Back up Passport POS
Backing up your Passport POS data
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This article shows you how to back up Passport POS store data by exporting it to a USB drive or C/D drive using the Passport backup and extraction tools so you can ensure store data is securely saved and available for recovery, transfer, or system setup.
Before you begin
- You must have a USB drive or access to a C/D drive with enough free space.
- You must be logged in to the Passport POS system with access to setup tools.
Steps
- Insert your USB drive into the Passport POS computer, or confirm access to a C/D drive.
- On the Passport POS screen, click [Setup].
- Select [Passport Backup Store].
- Click [Extraction Tool].
- Select [Export Data].
- Choose the data to export, then click [Next].
- Select the destination location.
- Choose [USB drive] or [C/D drive].
- Wait for the export process to complete.
Tips & Warnings
- Do not remove the USB drive while the backup is running.
- Make sure the backup finishes without errors before closing the screen.
- Keep the backup file in a safe place.
- Create backups regularly, especially before system changes or updates.
- If the export option is missing, check that you are logged in with the correct permissions.