# Backup and Restore Home Assistant

You have two ways to backup and restore Home Assistant:

## 1. Backup and Restore HA in iSG

### 1.1. Backup HA in iSG

Go to **Add-Ons > Home Assistant Server > Backup**.

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After the backup is complete, click **Restore** to confirm that iSG has created a backup file for Home Assistant.

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### 1.2. Restore HA in iSG

Go to **Add-Ons > Home Assistant Server > Restore**.

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Select the backup file from the default backup folder, or click **Select File** to browse and choose one from an external drive.

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Click **Start restoration** to restore from the selected backup file.

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iSG will display *“Restoration is successful”* and then automatically exit the restoration page.

## 2. Backup and Restore HA in Home Assistant

### 2.1. Backup HA in Home Assistant

1\) Connect your computer to the same network as the iSG. Open a browser and enter: **iSG IP:8123**. Log in to Home Assistant and go to **Settings > System**.

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2\) Click **Backups**

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3\) Click **BACKUP NOW**.&#x20;

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If this is your first time using the backup function, you will be prompted to create and save an encryption key. Be sure to keep it in a safe place, as you may need it in the future.

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After the encryption key is created, click **BACKUP** again and choose an option to backup (choose Automatic backup for a full backup).&#x20;

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It will show "Creating backup" on top. Wait a few minutes until the process is complete. Once the backup is successful, it will show "Backed up" on top.

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Click Automatic backups to view the backup files.

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You can click Download to download the backup file to your drive for safekeeping.

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Click the file to download it, save it to your computer, and then copy it to a USB drive for safekeeping.

### 2.2. Restore HA in Home Assistant

Click the backup file, select **All Items**, and then click **RESTORE** to restore your Home Assistant to the backed-up state.

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