# How do I create a backup of my song catalog?

To initiate a backup click on the ‘Backup’ button at the top right of TuneSmith’s screen. 

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TuneSmith can store a **single backup** of your data in a specific folder named ‘**Idolumic TuneSmith**’ in the ‘**Documents**’ folder of your operating system. 
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It is advisable to periodically copy this folder to external media to avoid irreversible data loss due to hard drive crashes.
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