Activate backup, eliminate worries – this is how you create an automatic backup in Goodnotes!

Imagine: You've spent hours entering your schedule into your teacher's calendar, and then it's gone. Accidentally deleted files, a technical issue, or the device is missing. 😱 Sounds like a nightmare, right? With automatic backup, that won't happen! Goodnotes makes it easy to back up your data to the cloud—and I'll show you how. 🙌🏼

What is a backup - and why do you need it?

A backup is a safe copy of your important data that you store in a secure location—either on an external storage device or in the cloud. This way, you're always protected if something goes wrong. 🔐

Why automatic backups are so important:

💾 Avoid data loss : Protect yourself from hardware failure or theft – a backup keeps your data safe.

😌 No time wasted : Once set up, everything is backed up automatically – you don’t have to worry about anything else.

⏱️ Quick restore : Your notes and planners are always available – simply restore them when needed!

Step by step to your backup

Whether it's OneDrive, Dropbox, or Google Drive—you can decide where your Goodnotes data is stored! Simply follow these step-by-step instructions, and you'll never have to worry about your documents again! 🙌🏼

1. Switch to the document overview in Goodnotes.
   

   

2. Tap the gear icon in the top right corner and select “Cloud & Backup.”
   

   
3. Then click on “Automatic Backup”.
   
   
   

4. Activate the auto-backup function.
   

   

5. Sign in to your preferred cloud storage.
   

   

6. Enable “Upload only via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth” to save data.
   

   

7. Select a destination folder in the cloud or create a new one.
   

   

8. Set the file format to “Goodnotes & PDF” to save both formats.
   

   

9. Tap “Done” – and your automatic backup is set up!
   

   

💡 Tip: Check regularly to see if the backup was successful. Under "Show backup queue" in Settings, you'll see files that haven't been backed up yet. Tap them to start the backup manually.

Automatic backup - your digital insurance protection

Imagine accidentally deleting half of your digital planner or your tablet stopping working. Instead of panicking, you remember that you've set up an automatic backup—and you can easily restore all your data! 🤩

Recovering data - here's how:

1. Log in to your cloud storage.
   

   

2. Open the folder you selected as the backup destination in Goodnotes.
   

   

3. Navigate to the correct document and select the desired file.
   

   

   💡 Bonus tip: If you're unsure, find the save location in Goodnotes. Tap the file name at the top to view it.
   
   

4. Go to the three dots on the side and then click “Download”.
   

   

5. Save the document to your files using the arrow in the top right corner.
   

   

6. Open Goodnotes, tap “+” and then “Import.”
   

   

7. Select your file – and voilà, your document is back! 🎉
   

   

   
   ⚡For digital experts: You can also open the planner directly in Goodnotes after downloading it - this saves you steps 6 and 7!
   

   

   
   

Conclusion: Activate backup, eliminate worries - all with just one click!

Want to start 2025 safely, organized, and stress-free? Then an automatic backup is exactly what you need. It ensures your data is always safe, so you can focus fully on what matters most—your digital planner! 🙌🏼

And the best part: Activating the backup takes less than 5 minutes! So start backing up your data now – for a stress-free 2025! 😍

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