Here’s How to Create a Company File Backup with IDP

Create a Company File Backup with IDP

Intuit Data Protect (IDP) provides a dependable solution for backing up QuickBooks data files. You can back up all your files and folders in QuickBooks or select specific ones. Once you create a company file backup with IDP, it will manage daily backups automatically. Intuit Data Protect is a subscription service that enables users to securely back up their QuickBooks data and other files to a cloud-based storage system. It ensures that your information remains secure automatically without needing your intervention.
This solution provides peace of mind by safeguarding sensitive records and financial information from viruses, equipment failures, and unforeseen events. We’ll guide you through using Intuit Data Protect to create file backups, ensuring your data remains consistently secure and up-to-date.

What features does Intuit Data Protect offer?

In this section, we have outlined the features offered by Intuit Data Protect.

1. Automatically back up and secure your QuickBooks file in real-time, even during active use, ensuring constant data security and preventing loss from unexpected issues or system failures.
2. Encrypt your employee and financial data using Intuit’s online banking-grade encryption. This advanced security feature defends against cyber threats and unauthorized access to critical information, ensuring data integrity and peace of mind.

Step for Configuring Intuit Data Protect to Back Up the QB Files

This section will cover the setup of Intuit Data Protect for file backups.

Step 1: Configuring Intuit Data Protect for File Backup

Here are the steps to set up file backups using Intuit Data Protect:

1. Open QB Desktop on the computer or server where your QuickBooks file is located.
2. If unsure of the location, press F2 in QuickBooks to find out.
3. Navigate to File, then click on Back Up Company and Set-Up/Activate Online Backup.
4. Sign in with the email you used during sign-up (different from your QuickBooks login) and click Continue.
5. Find and select your QuickBooks company file and click Continue.
6. If you plan about the entire PC, select the folders you want to back up, then click Continue.
7. Click Proceed after checking the option labeled Backup local chosen documents.
8. Select the files and folders you want to back up and click Continue.
9. Schedule your daily backup and click Continue.
10. Finally, configure your notification settings and click Continue.

Step 2: Manually Back Up your Files and Folders Using Intuit Data Protect

In addition to automated backups, you have the option to manually back up your files and folders. Follow these steps:

1. Right-click the Intuit Data Protect icon, represented by a green padlock on the Windows toolbar, and choose Open Intuit Data Protect.
2. Click on Backup now.
3. Select the files and folders you wish to back up, then click Continue.
4. Click Backup now.

In conclusion, create a company file backup with IDP is now straightforward. If you encounter issues while backing up, such as Intuit Data Protect not working, we suggest reviewing this blog thoroughly to optimize your use of the data protection services.

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