How do i change the location where backups are stored

Thanks - worked perfectly

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Hello.

On my MAC, the "Choose Alternate Location" isn't listed as an option.

I would like to backup to the Seagate External Hard Drive. Any other ideas?

Thanks in advance.

Nice to see you in this thread, @turnerboy. I'll share some insight about backing up a company file in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) for Mac.

The Specify Alternate Location option during the backup process only applies to QBDT Point of Sale. That said, backing up your QBDT for Mac company files requires a slightly different procedure.

Here's how:

1. Go to the File menu, then click Back Up.
   
   
2. Select the folder to store your backup.
3. Once done, choose Start Backup.
   
   

Feel free to visit and read this article for more details about the process: Back up your QuickBooks Desktop for Mac company file. It also gives you step-by-step instructions on how to set up automatic backups of your company file.

In addition, you can check out this article if you need help restoring the backup copy of your QBDT Mac company file: Restore your backup company file for QuickBooks Desktop for Mac.

Please add a comment below if you have additional questions about backing up your company file or other QuickBooks-related concerns. We'll be right here to help you. Have a wonderful day!