Your MinRight database contains all of your property records, payment history, and lease information. Backing it up protects you from hardware failure, accidental deletion, or anything else that could take your computer out of commission.

Setting Up Backups

Go to Settings in the sidebar
Under Backup & Restore, click Choose Folder to select where backups are saved
Set the backup frequency: Daily, Weekly, or Monthly
Click Save Settings

MinRight will automatically create a backup on the schedule you choose.

Choosing a Backup Folder

The default is a local folder on your computer. This protects against accidental deletion but not against a hard drive failure.

For better protection, choose a folder on:

An external drive: a USB drive or external hard drive that you keep plugged in or connect regularly
A second internal drive: if your computer has more than one drive
A network drive: a shared folder on another computer or NAS on your home network

The Cloud Backup Option

If you choose a folder that syncs with a cloud service (OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox), your backup files will be uploaded to that service automatically. This gives you off-site protection, meaning your data survives even if your computer and external drives are lost or damaged.

This is entirely your choice. MinRight does not push you toward cloud backups. If you use a cloud-synced folder, be aware that the backup files are subject to that service's terms and privacy policy. For more on how MinRight handles your data, see our Your Data page.

Manual Backups

You can create a backup anytime by going to Settings > Backup & Restore and clicking Backup Now. This is useful before making large changes to your data or before updating the software.

Restoring From a Backup

If you need to restore your data from a backup:

Go to Settings > Backup & Restore
Click Restore
Select the backup file you want to restore from
Confirm the restore

This replaces your current database with the backup. Any data entered after the backup was created will be lost, so restore only when necessary.

How Often to Back Up

Daily is recommended if you enter data frequently (logging payments weekly, updating properties regularly)
Weekly works if you use MinRight less often
Monthly is the minimum for any active use

The backup files are small, so there is no real downside to daily backups. Set it and forget it.