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Making a Backup allows to secure the project's content in the form of XML files, which contain the entire project structure. They are often a sufficient mAuthor's backup as all the resources are stored on the server. Of course, there is also the possibility of downloading ZIP files containing each lesson's XML structure together with all its resources.

A backup copy can be made in the Admin panel -> Projects (or Manage projects) section. To do that, simply select the Backup option visible below the relevant project name. Then select the SCORM version (2004 or 1.2) you'd like to use and check the suitable boxes next to the publications/lessons you wish to make copies of. Please note that after checking the "Backup resources" option alone, you will copy only the general XML structure of a given project. To include a copy of the resources, you must tick the checkbox(es) next to the required lesson name(s).

The entire process is being performed in the background, and you will receive a notification email when the backup copy is created and ready to download. By clicking the link provided in the notification email, you will save the zipped XML files to a convenient place on your computer. Then, to restore a lost project, it is enough to select the "Restore project" option, choose an appropriate file on your computer, and click the "Upload" button. The project will appear in the projects list as 'Restored: project name'. Please remember that clicking the "Restore project" option will restore only the general XML structure of a required project. If you wish to restore a particular lesson, you must do it by clicking the "Import" button on the project's page.

To make a backup copy of one specific lesson alone, you can always do it on the project's page by selecting "Export" and choosing the "HTML5", "xAPI", "SCORM 2004", or "SCORM 1.2" options.

Keep in mind that there is no automatic backup made on mAuthor so all users are encouraged to make their copies if they wish to secure the content.