Can I set Quicken for Mac to backup to OneDrive

Question

I have just converted from Quicken Classic for Windows to a Mac M4 Air.  I would like to set the automatic backup on exit to save my backups on my OneDrive rather than the Mac's HD.  How do I do so?  Thanks.

smayer97 · Answer

Consider also adding your vote to the following:

https://community.quicken.com/discussion/7404149/add-more-options-to-automatic-back-ups-in-quicken-for-mac-22-legacy-votes

Quicken Alyssa · Answer

Hello @AlexQQQQ,

Thank you for posing this question.

Once you get OneDrive set up on your Mac, you can change your backup preferences in Quicken.

Backing Up Data Files Automatically

Automatic backup is enabled by default and saves a copy every time the application is closed, retaining the five newest files. To manage automatic backups, go to File → Backup Settings.

From Settings, you can do the following:

* Choose whether or not to Automatically create a local backup.
* Choose whether or not to Ask before backing up. 
* Change the number of backup files stored by adjusting the menu after Keep.
* Change the default backup location by clicking Backup Folder. (This is where you can select the OneDrive location for backups.)

Close the Quicken Settings window to save your changes.

Let us know how it goes!

RickO · Answer

Yes, you can do this. In Quicken, click menu File > Backup Settings then click the Backup Folder… button. You should see One Drive in in the left sidebar of the file dialog in the Locations group near the bottom. After clicking that, select the folder you previously created in One Drive to store your Quicken backups.