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title: "Backups | GTX Periods"
slug: "backups"
description: "Learn about Backups in Marlin GTX trusted automotive software by Megabus."
updated: 2026-07-20T05:10:39Z
published: 2026-07-20T05:10:39Z
canonical: "help.megabus.com.au/backups"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Backups
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Each time you perform an [End of Day close-off](/gtx/docs/end-of-day-2), GTX will automatically perform a **full backup** to your hard disk (usually in the Master PC).
It will then prompt you to insert a **USB drive** and copy the backup to that portable device, so that you can store a copy of your trading information in a secure offsite location.
:::(Info) (Note)
GTX systems on remote [Megabus Hosted Servers (MHS)](https://help.megabus.com.au/gtx/docs/megabus-hosted-servers) are automatically backed up each night and do not require additional USB backups.
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:::(Warning) (Tip)
Our [Shieldcare 365](/gtx/docs/shieldcare-365) Workgroup Packup plan automatically backs up application data and other documents (including Word, Excel and image files) to cloud storage.
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## Automatic Backups
Some stores have an **automatic backup** system that backs up everything on their server (including GTX and HR) overnight.
In this instance, GTX may be configured not to ask you to **insert a USB drive** during [End of Day close-off](/gtx/docs/end-of-day-2).
If you are unsure whether your information is being backed up adequately, please {{variable.SupportTeam}}.
:::(Warning) (Warning)
In the event of fire, flood, theft, virus/malware attack or hard disk crash of your master GTX PC, **offline backups** are the only way to restore your trading information.
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## Backup Configuration
To check your backup configuration, select **Tools > Backups** from the menu bar (or double-click on the **Backups** status indicator at the bottom-right of the GTX window)
The Backups screen will open showing a list of performed backups.
The **Online** and **Offline** columns at far right should both have **Yes** against each backup:
* If not, there may be a problem with the **backup configuration**
* **Don't worry if older backups have No**, as long as the most recent backups have Yes
**To check the configuration:**
* Click on the **Backup Settings** (cogs) icon at the top.
The **Configure Backup Options** pop-up will open:
* The top field should normally be **\mbackup**, with no drive letter in front of it
* This ensures the online backups are saved on the **PC GTX is installed on**
* The drive letter entered into the **Directory for Offline Storage** field will depend on your PC
* >same for remote
* **Insert a USB drive**, wait a few seconds for Windows to recognise it,
* Enter the appropriate drive letter when known
## End of Year Backups
A backup of all data for the financial year is performed during the [End of Year close-off](https://help.megabus.com.au/gtx/docs/end-of-year#gtx-572-and-earlier) process.
:::(Info) (Note)
We recommend a **separate USB drive** be used for this than the usual daily-backup one.
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## Manual Backup
Manual backups are **not normally required**, since [End of Day backups](/gtx/docs/backups#automatic-backups) are performed automatically.
However, you can perform a manual backup for **additional security**, if desired.
**To perform a manual backup:**
* **Close all modules** that are open in GTX
* Select **Tools > Backups > Backup** from the menu bar
(Or, double-click on the Backups tab at the bottom of the GTX window)
Click on the **Run Backup** button (green arrow) at the top of the module window.
In the **Backup** pop-up that opens:
* Click on the **Start** button
## Restoring Backups
Restorations of backed-up data **should not be performed by regular users**.
For help restoring backed-up data, {{variable.SupportTeam}}.