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SuddenWhipVapor: add reference to automatic backup script guide

2025-08-03T17:21:21Z

add reference to automatic backup script guide

2021-03-12T09:05:54Z

Export Tor state: format

2021-03-12T09:05:05Z

Add "Export Tor State" from a part of https://docs.bisq.network/backup-recovery.html#tor-state

2020-06-05T18:54:32Z

2020-06-03T21:35:02Z

2020-06-01T12:56:29Z

2020-06-01T04:21:22Z

2020-06-01T04:19:04Z

connect restoring data page to backing up data page

2020-06-01T02:34:41Z

2020-06-01T02:31:28Z

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	There's no way to import this data back into Bisq, but it can be useful to have a copy of this data for yourself for record-keeping, analysis, etc.		There's no way to import this data back into Bisq, but it can be useful to have a copy of this data for yourself for record-keeping, analysis, etc.
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		+	= Automatic backup with cyclic redundancy =
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		+	Bisq doesn't directly implement a scheduled backup feature, but you can set up an [[Automatic_backup_script\|automatic backup routine]] to store a versioned history of your data directory in a compact way.

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 = Export Tor state =
-If you want to carry over a particular onion address (and keep your local reputation), you can replace the btc_mainnet/tor/hiddenservice folder in your data directory with the one from your backup.
+If you want to carry over a particular onion address (and keep your local reputation), you can replace the <code>btc_mainnet/tor/hiddenservice</code> folder in your data directory with the one from your backup.
 = Export trade history =

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	Please be sure to [[Backing_up_your_wallet_seed\|properly back up your wallet seed]].		Please be sure to [[Backing_up_your_wallet_seed\|properly back up your wallet seed]].
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		+	= Export Tor state =
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		+	If you want to carry over a particular onion address (and keep your local reputation), you can replace the btc_mainnet/tor/hiddenservice folder in your data directory with the one from your backup.

	= Export trade history =		= Export trade history =

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 If you just want to back up your payment accounts, export them from <code>Account</code> > <code>National Currency Accounts</code>.
-Be advised: exporting your accounts this way only exports metadata. '''Aging and signing status are not included'''. To include account aging and signing status, you also need to save the <code>btc_mainnet/keys/sig.key</code> file from your [[Data_directory|data directory]].
+Be advised: exporting your accounts this way only exports metadata. '''Aging and signing status are not included'''. To include [[Account_limits|account aging and signing status]], you also need to save the <code>btc_mainnet/keys/sig.key</code> file from your [[Data_directory|data directory]].
 Because of the way [[Restoring_application_data#Restore_payment_accounts|restoring payment accounts]] works, it's best for most users to back up the whole data directory ''and'' back up a payment account export.

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	To see how to ''restore'' data to Bisq, see [[Restoring application data]].		To see how to ''restore'' data to Bisq, see [[Restoring application data]].
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 If you just want to back up your payment accounts, export them from <code>Account</code> > <code>National Currency Accounts</code>.
-Be advised: exporting your accounts this way only exports metadata. '''Aging and signing status are not included'''. To include account aging and signing status, you also need to save the <code>btc_mainnet/keys/sig.key</code> file from your [[Data_directory|data directory]] (which is why we just recommend backing up the whole data directory).
+Be advised: exporting your accounts this way only exports metadata. '''Aging and signing status are not included'''. To include account aging and signing status, you also need to save the <code>btc_mainnet/keys/sig.key</code> file from your [[Data_directory|data directory]].
 [[File:Export-payment-accounts.png|600px|thumb|left|Export fiat payment accounts here. You can export altcoin accounts from the Altcoin Accounts tab.]]

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 All Bisq data is stored right on your computer—it's never stored (or even sent) to a central server, so backing it up is your job.
-For more details on how to use backed-up files to restore payment accounts, change your onion address, and more, see [[Restoring application data]].
+To see how to ''restore'' data to Bisq, see [[Restoring application data]].
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	All Bisq data is stored right on your computer—it's never stored (or even sent) to a central server, so backing it up is your job.		All Bisq data is stored right on your computer—it's never stored (or even sent) to a central server, so backing it up is your job.
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		+	For more details on how to use backed-up files to restore payment accounts, change your onion address, and more, see [[Restoring application data]].
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 = Back up the entire Bisq data directory =
-The safest, quickest, easiest, and most comprehensive thing you can do to safeguard your data is to back up the whole data directory at regular intervals. See the various elements of the data directory detailed here.
+The safest, quickest, easiest, and most comprehensive thing you can do to safeguard your data is to back up the whole data directory at regular intervals. See the various elements of the data directory detailed [[Data_directory#Data_Directory_Structure|here]].
 == While Bisq is running ==

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 = Back up your wallet seed =
-Please be sure to properly back up your wallet seed. [[Backing_up_your_wallet_seed|See additional details here]].
+Please be sure to [[Backing_up_your_wallet_seed|properly back up your wallet seed]].
 = Export trade history =