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This how-to describes creating a backup of a licensed cloud node.

This how-to explains how to do the following:

* Create a backup of a licensed cloud node

## Prerequisites

Before starting this how-to, make sure you have completed the following prerequisites:
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To create a backup archive of a licensed app, follow these steps:

1. Go to [Apps](https://sprintr.home.mendix.com) and select the app.
1. Click **Backups** in the navigation pane.
1. Select the environment for which you want to create a backup snapshot.
2. Click **Backups** in the navigation pane.
3. Select the environment for which you want to create a backup snapshot.

{{< figure src="/attachments/deployment/mendix-cloud-deploy/backups/create-backup/environment.png" width=25% class="no-border" >}}

1. Click **Create Backup**.
4. Click **Create Backup**.

{{< figure src="/attachments/deployment/mendix-cloud-deploy/backups/create-backup/backupoptions.png" class="no-border" >}}

Once you have created a backup archive, you can download it by clicking **More Options** ({{% icon name="three-dots-menu-horizontal" %}}) > **Download**. For more information, see [Downloading a Backup](/developerportal/operate/download-backup/).
Once you have created a backup archive, you can download it by clicking **More Options** ({{% icon name="three-dots-menu-horizontal" %}}) then selecting **Download**. For more information, see [Downloading a Backup](/developerportal/operate/download-backup/).

{{% alert color="info" %}}
If you want to restart your environment after creating a backup archive, wait until the backup completes. Tables are locked while the database is in the process of creating a backup, so you may receive a timeout error if you try to start your environment while the backup is being created.
{{% /alert %}}

## Files in a Backup

All files will be included in the backup unless the **DeleteAfterDownload** attribute of the **System.FileDocument** entity, or any of its generalizations, is set to **true**.

The **DeleteAfterDownload** flag is a security feature that automatically removes files from the file storage system immediately after a successful download and ensures these files are excluded from system backups.

This flag is particularly important when handling sensitive or confidential data, as it guarantees that once a file is downloaded and deleted, it cannot be retrieved from either the active storage or backup systems, thereby maintaining complete data security throughout the file's lifecycle.

## Read More

* [How to Deploy to Mendix Cloud](/developerportal/deploy/mendix-cloud-deploy/)
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