> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.billbasket.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Data & backup settings

> Import and export your data, back up locally or to the cloud, and connect an external PostgreSQL database from BillBasket's Data settings.

**Settings → Data** covers everything about getting data in and out of
BillBasket safely — importing existing records, exporting to CSV, local and
cloud backups, and (for larger setups) connecting an external database.

## See it on your device

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Phone">
    <Frame>
      *Screenshot coming soon — Android phone view.*
    </Frame>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Tablet">
    <Frame>
      *Screenshot coming soon — Android tablet view.*
    </Frame>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Windows PC">
    <Frame>
      *Screenshot coming soon — Windows desktop view.*
    </Frame>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

### Import Data

Bring in your existing products, customers, or other records from a
spreadsheet. See
[Importing existing data](/customer-guide/data-and-backup/importing-existing-data)
for the full walkthrough.

### Export Data

Export your products, customers, vendors, or invoices to a CSV file — handy
for opening in Excel, sharing with your accountant, or keeping an external
copy. This is available on Windows only.

### Local Backup & Restore

Take an encrypted backup of your store's data to a local file, and restore
from one if needed. See
[Backing up your data](/customer-guide/data-and-backup/backing-up-your-data)
and [Restoring from backup](/customer-guide/data-and-backup/restoring-from-backup)
for the full guides.

### Cloud Backup

Set up encrypted backup to the cloud, tied to your BillBasket account. Once
enabled, this screen shows your last backup time and current sync status,
so you can confirm at a glance that your store's data is safely backed up
off your device.

### External Database

An advanced, Windows desktop-host-only option for larger multi-counter
setups. Instead of using the default local SQLite database, you can point
BillBasket at an external PostgreSQL server — useful if you're running
several counters against one shared database. Most shops won't need this;
it's meant for bigger setups that have outgrown a single local database.

## Try it: Bali Electronics

<Steps>
  <Step title="Vikram exports his product list">
    Vikram Bali wants to review his current stock in Excel, so on the
    Windows PC he opens **Settings → Data → Export Data** and exports his
    products to CSV.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Turns on Cloud Backup">
    He then opens **Settings → Data → Cloud Backup** and enables it, so his
    store's data is backed up automatically to his BillBasket account. He
    checks back later to confirm the last backup time looks recent.
  </Step>
</Steps>