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title: Backup
slug: bhdm/backup
createdAt: 2022-08-03T14:30:32.000Z
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Upon activation of an edge device, the backup files for the edge device are automatically stored in the **Backup** tab. You can make an edge device backup, upload an edge device backup, and restore from a backup file for the edge device. You can perform actions from a listed backup file. Options are: download, start restore, and remove a backup file.

You have the option of configuring the backup retention policy in the *Settings *section of Belden Horizon Data Manager. See [Project Settings](docId\:mgh8i6bP3tGaSuRSUlaA2) to learn more. 

Refer to the following actions you can take on the Belden Horizon Data Manager User UI's *Edge Devices Details Backup* tab.

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\[1] **Make device backup**

\[2] **Upload new backup file: **Select `MASTER` or `FLOWS`

\[3] **Multiple Select: **Delete multiple backups concurrently. This feature is available for Belden Horizon Data Manager version 2.8.0 and later.

\[4] **Refresh**

\[5] **Action menu:**

- **Download**
- **Start Restore**
- **Remove**