# Performing Backup and Restore

To perform backup and restore from the FlowVision GUI, click **System** > **Backup/Restore.**

The Backups page shows the available backup files of the system. The details include the backup filename, the date of backup creation, the status of the backup and the option to delete a specific backup file.

The following image shows the Backups page:

![Backups page showing backup file details](https://content.gitbook.com/content/moNcceKhbbta4BgME4L5/blobs/OOyHH8ZxReaf9FbMR71n/backup_home.png)

### **Creating a New Backup**

To create a new backup, click the **Create Backup** drop-down menu and select **Create Backup**.This action creates a new backup file and its status is displayed in the Backups table.

You can also have the option to selectively backup the database or the FlowVision system. To perform this selective backup,

1. Click **Create Backup** > **Create Backup (Advanced)**.\
   The New Backup window displays.\
   ![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/moNcceKhbbta4BgME4L5/blobs/zEuiipSz3OSiL9dqFCul/new_backup.png)
2. Select the backup you want to create. The available options are - **Backup DB** and **Backup FlowVision**. This is a multi-select option where you can choose either or both.
3. Click **Backup** to create the selected backup.

### Upgrading FlowVision

You can upgrade the FlowVision system if required. To upgrade,

1. Click **Upgrade System** on the top right corner of the Backups page.\
   The Upgrade System window displays.\
   ![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/moNcceKhbbta4BgME4L5/blobs/jbF15oPjvlWLstBhUq7Y/upgrade_system.png)
2. Select the **Upgrade FlowVision** checkbox.
3. Click **Upgrade** to upgrade the system.

### Deleting a Backup

To delete a specific backup file, click the ![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/moNcceKhbbta4BgME4L5/blobs/vJ1nghPBBlYKdC6uYIqR/delete_backup_icon.png)icon against the corresponding backup file in the Backups table. Confirm the delete action in the **Confirm Delete** prompt.

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