# Automatic Running of Backup
**URL:** https://resource.dopus.com/t/automatic-running-of-backup/28361
**Category:** Help & Support
**Created:** [March 26, 2018, 5:33pm UTC](https://resource.dopus.com/t/automatic-running-of-backup/28361 "2018-03-26T17:33:28Z")
**Posts on this page:** 3
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### Author:  [@Oblias2](https://resource.dopus.com/u/Oblias2)
#### Post date: [March 26, 2018, 5:33pm UTC](https://resource.dopus.com/t/automatic-running-of-backup/28361/1 "2018-03-26T17:33:28Z")
I'm trying to set up Opus 12 to do a scheduled automatic silent backup. I have searched the forum, an the closest I get is from this old thread:
> [@Automatic backup of Opus config?](https://resource.dopus.com/t/automatic-backup-of-opus-config/16485/11):
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> Configuration changes happen constantly, just from using the program. All Opus configuration data is stored in files which can be copied normally, so any backup tool can do the job, from full disk image snapshots through to just copying the files wi…
In that thread, it is stated that "The backup & restore command can also be automated, if you want to use it "
May I ask how that is done?
I would like to use the command of 'Prefs BACKUP=all TO ............... Quiet' if that is possible?
I tried installing and running the 'Settings Auto Backup' script, but it gets automatically disabled in the Prefs/Toolbars/Scripts section, so no joy there...
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### Author:  [@Oblias2](https://resource.dopus.com/u/Oblias2)
#### Post date: [March 26, 2018, 8:02pm UTC](https://resource.dopus.com/t/automatic-running-of-backup/28361/2 "2018-03-26T20:02:45Z")
As sometimes happens, I found the solution. I will make a post in the appropriate part of the forum on how to get it done, for future reference.
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### Author:  [@Leo](https://resource.dopus.com/u/Leo)
#### Post date: [March 26, 2018, 9:13pm UTC](https://resource.dopus.com/t/automatic-running-of-backup/28361/3 "2018-03-26T21:13:56Z")
To help anyone who finds this thread by searching, here are the links to the two threads mentioned in the first post:
> [@Automatic backup of Opus config?](https://resource.dopus.com/t/automatic-backup-of-opus-config/16485/):
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> Hi all. I've searched for this but haven't found anything that seems to ask the same question - apologies if I've missed it: is there any way to schedule an automatic and silent backup of the Opus settings and configs? I've just had a PC problem th…
> [@Settings Auto Backup (Normal and USB)](https://resource.dopus.com/t/settings-auto-backup-normal-and-usb/18408):
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> Settings Auto Backup (Normal) [Settings Auto Backup.osp](https://resource.dopus.com/uploads/default/original/3X/5/6/56451ce8011eab0c5710fb83d1571d04182adb3e.osp) (1.81 KB) This script automatically creates backups of DO settings with specified interval in user defined folder. How to use? Copy file Settings Auto Backup.osp to Script AddIns folder Open P…
A link to the new thread mentioned in the second post:
> [@Backup Directory Opus Settings Automatically On A Schedule](https://resource.dopus.com/t/backup-directory-opus-settings-automatically-on-a-schedule/28363):
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> I wanted to be able to backup the settings of Opus on a daily schedule, because I make a lot of changes to the configuration, so I want to always have a valid backup file on hand. I am aware that there are other backup methods and options that could…
Additionally, these FAQs may be useful:
> [@How to backup or locate your Opus configuration (Simple)](https://resource.dopus.com/t/how-to-backup-or-locate-your-opus-configuration-simple/5465):
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> See Also: [HOW TO: Backup or locate your Opus configuration (Advanced)](https://resource.dopus.com/t/how-to-backup-or-locate-your-opus-configuration-advanced/8007)Normal (non-portable) installs: You don't normally need to know where the configuration is stored if you just want to back it up. Click on Settings \> Backup & Restore... and follo…
> [@HOW TO: Backup or locate your Opus configuration (Advanced)](https://resource.dopus.com/t/how-to-backup-or-locate-your-opus-configuration-advanced/8007):
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> See Also: [HOW TO: Backup or locate your Opus configuration (Simple)](https://resource.dopus.com/t/how-to-backup-or-locate-your-opus-configuration-simple/5465/1) Everything that can be configured in Directory Opus is stored in one of three general settings folders, each of which can be quickly accessed by typing the appropriate Folder Alias …