Backing up Quicken

CJ101

What is the path I use to make a backup of Quicken before I exit? Also, does Quicken backup automatically. I am using the Quicken subscription and I am running Windows 11.
Thank you,
CJ101

Mark1104

you can do it either way

for automatic backups, go to edit>prefences>backup and click the 'automatic' optin
for manual, file>copy or backup file

bmciance

Just to add to @Mark1104's answer.  I would do it BOTH ways.  I do a manual backup every time I exit Quicken (I have the "manual backup reminder" set to remind me every "1" time plus I do automatic backups every 3 times.  Plus, in addition to local backups I back up my Quicken file on my Google Drive regularly (you can also use the DropBox that Quicken gives you to store your backup or put backup files on a thumb drive).  It is always safer to keep some recent backup files off your computer just in case it crashes or you have some other issue. 

CJ101

Thank you so much for that info. Very good advice that I will follow.
cj101

Mark1104

in fact, I'll go further, the entire hard drive should be backed up to a cloud source.  Backing up to an external drive in your home only protects against the computer's hard drive failure; it will not protect against the house birning down.... it happens..  I back up the entire hard drive to Carbonite - I think I pay $65 per year - well worth the peice of mind that in  the 'worst case scenario my data is backed up outside my home.  

Mark1104

you can do it either way

for automatic backups, go to edit>prefences>backup and click the 'automatic' optin
for manual, file>copy or backup file

CJ101

Thanks a lot, Mark1104 for your prompt response.
CJ101

bmciance

Just to add to @Mark1104's answer.  I would do it BOTH ways.  I do a manual backup every time I exit Quicken (I have the "manual backup reminder" set to remind me every "1" time plus I do automatic backups every 3 times.  Plus, in addition to local backups I back up my Quicken file on my Google Drive regularly (you can also use the DropBox that Quicken gives you to store your backup or put backup files on a thumb drive).  It is always safer to keep some recent backup files off your computer just in case it crashes or you have some other issue. 

CJ101

Thank you so much for that info. Very good advice that I will follow.
cj101

Mark1104

in fact, I'll go further, the entire hard drive should be backed up to a cloud source.  Backing up to an external drive in your home only protects against the computer's hard drive failure; it will not protect against the house birning down.... it happens..  I back up the entire hard drive to Carbonite - I think I pay $65 per year - well worth the peice of mind that in  the 'worst case scenario my data is backed up outside my home.  

CJ101

Thank you, Mark1104, for the further advice. Good idea......