Privacy & Security
Backing Up Your Data
Keep your budget safe with regular backups
Overview
Because Rise Budget stores your data locally, backups are important. This guide covers how to export and protect your budget files.
Cloud Sync
If you want backups across devices, enable cloud sync in Settings. Rise Budget uses your existing cloud storage provider so your data stays under your control.
- Open Settings and go to the Sync tab
- Choose your preferred cloud storage provider
- Follow the sign-in prompts to connect your account
Manual Export
You can export your full budget at any time:
- Go to Settings > Data and click 'Export Data'
- Choose a secure location such as an external drive or encrypted folder
- Repeat monthly or after major changes
Restoring Data
To restore from a backup, go to Settings > Data and select the backup file. Rise Budget will load the backup and replace the current local data.
Best Practices
- Back up before major changes like bulk imports
- Keep multiple backups with dates in the filename
- Store at least one backup off your main computer