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

1. Insert your USB drive into the Passport POS computer, or confirm access to a C/D drive.
2. On the Passport POS screen, click [Setup].
3. Select [Passport Backup Store].
4. Click [Extraction Tool].
5. Select [Export Data].
6. Choose the data to export, then click [Next].
7. Select the destination location.
8. Choose [USB drive] or [C/D drive].
9. 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.