How do I restore a Kontuly backup?
In Kontuly, open Settings → Backups and click Restore as new business next to a listed backup, or Restore from file… to choose a .kontuly file. Restoring always adds the backup as a new, separate business, so the books you have are never overwritten.
- Open Settings and scroll to Backups.
- Choose what to restore.
- A backup in the list: click Restore as new business next to it.
- A file you exported, or an off-site copy: click Restore from file… and choose the
.kontulyfile.
- Enter the backup password if the file is protected.
- Check the restored business. Kontuly switches to it and confirms "Your original business is unchanged."
On a new computer with no business set up yet, click Restore from a backup file… on the start screen instead.
What is the restored business called?
The business's legal name. If you already have a business with that name, "(restored …)" and the date are added, so you can tell them apart. You can rename it.
Why are reminders off in the restored business?
So two copies of your books never email the same customer, a restored business starts with overdue reminders switched off and recurring templates paused. If it's now the one you work in, tick Send overdue reminders in Settings and resume the templates in Recurring.
Which copy do I keep?
Pick one and work only in it: anything you enter in one doesn't appear in the other. Then delete the copy you don't need. See I restored a backup and now I have two businesses.
Why won't the file restore?
- "That file is not a Kontuly backup": choose a
.kontulyfile. - "The backup file is damaged and cannot be restored": try another backup or off-site copy.
- "This backup is from a newer version of the app — update to restore it": update Kontuly first.
- A password message: the backup was protected with a backup password. Without it, the file can't be opened.
Your licence also has to allow another business; see Why is one of my businesses read-only?
Related questions
- I restored a Kontuly backup and now I have two businessesThat's expected. Restoring a Kontuly backup always adds a new business so your books are never overwritten. Pick the one to keep and delete the other.
- How do I export a backup of my Kontuly books?In Kontuly, open Settings → Backups and click Export… to save the open business as one .kontuly file you can keep on a USB drive or send to someone.
- How do I move Kontuly to a new computer?Export a backup of each business, deactivate the licence on the old computer, then install Kontuly on the new one, activate and restore. Step by step.
More about backups, data and security
- Where does Kontuly store my books on my computer?Kontuly keeps each business as a file in its data folder on your Mac, Windows or Linux computer. The folder paths, and why to use the backup buttons instead.
- How does Kontuly back up my books?Kontuly backs up every business automatically each day and keeps the last 14, plus one before updates and deletes. How to see backups and take one now.
- How do I keep a copy of my Kontuly books off the computer?Set up off-site copies in Kontuly and it copies every business each day to a USB drive, network drive (NAS) or other folder you choose. Nothing is sent online.
- Is Kontuly secure? How are my books protected?Your Kontuly books stay on your computer. Protect them with disk encryption, an optional app password and a backup password that encrypts copies.
- How do I set an app password in Kontuly?Set an app password in Kontuly's Settings → Security so it asks for it on opening, after idle time and on sleep. A forgotten password can't be recovered.