# Backup & Restore

## Backup Settings

This section lets you save your current settings into a file that lives on your computer.

- **What it does:** It turns all your switches and buttons into a special file (called a JSON file).

- **Select sections to export:** You can choose exactly what to save. You can check boxes for things like **Login Settings**, **Security Settings**, or **Access Restrictions**.

- **Download Backup:** When you click this purple button, the file downloads to your computer.

- **Copy:** This button lets you copy the settings as text if you just want to paste them somewhere else.

![ultimate security backup and restore settings](https://docs.wpultimatesecurity.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/backup-and-restore.png)

### Restore Settings

If you move to a new website or accidentally mess up your settings, use this area to fix it.

- **What it does:** It takes a file you saved earlier and puts all those settings back onto your site.

- **How to use it:** You can **Drag & drop** your saved file into the gray box, or click **Select JSON File** to find it on your computer.

- **Import Settings:** Once the file is uploaded, click this to turn the settings on.

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Source: https://docs.wpultimatesecurity.com/docs/maintenance-tools/backup-restore/