backup_files [IG Manual]

====== Backup/restore Settings ======

You can save your Internet Gate configuration to a file on your PC for later reload. It is very convenient to do if you have to perform a reset to factory defaults, or want to copy one unit's settings to another one. All your settings are saved to one PC file that can be reloaded at a later time.

You are recommended to backup your settings after you have configured your Internet Gate.

===== Backup =====
  - Open [[web GUI:Administration page]] from the Configuration section of the [[web GUI:main menu]].
  - In the section Backup/restore settings click Backup to file .
  - Select a location to store the backup file and click Save .

===== Restore =====
^ :!: Restore must always be performed into a factory defaulted unit! ^

  - Open [[web GUI:Administration page]] from the Configuration section of the [[web GUI:main menu]].
  - Click the Factory Reset button at the bottom of the page.
  - Let the unit reboot, then reopen [[web GUI:Administration page]] again.
  - In the section Backup/restore settings click Browse .
  - Select the previously saved backup file and click Open .
  - Click Go .
  - Save the restored settings permanently.
  - Reboot the unit.

===== Advanced =====
^ :!: This information is only for advanced users. ^
| You can render your unit uncontactable by loading an incorrect backup file. |

You can open the settings.txt backup file in any editor capable of editing files with LF as linefeeds (unix-style). By deleting unwanted files and settings you can create backup files that only affect selected parts of the unit's configuration. Files and settings not included into the backup file will be left unchanged.

To load such a partial backup file into a unit do not perform factory reset before loading (skip step 2 above).