> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.trybarcodes.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How do I export and import my data?

> Learn how to import and export your data.

## Exporting your data

To export your data, go to Settings > Advanced. To export **all** your data so it can be imported, follow these steps.

1. Select “Export full backup”

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1. Select “Save to files”, or choose where to send or store the backup zip folder

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Now you’ve got a full back up you can use to import all your cards to someone else’s device, or to restore from if needed.

## Importing your data

To import your data from a backup, go to Settings > Advanced and follow these steps:

1. Select "Import backup"
2. Choose the backup zip file you want to import from your files

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3. Confirm the import when prompted

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Your data will then be restored from the backup file.

Note: Importing will not delete or overwrite your existing data - it will add the imported data alongside what you already have.

<Note>
  Tip: If you’re looking to keep cards in sync, instead of exporting and importing you can instead share over iCloud!

  [Sharing over iCloud](/docs/en/sharing-data/sharing-over-icloud)
</Note>