How to back up your Chromebook
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- 17 Feb 2023
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Chromebooks mostly live online, but it's good to back up your data every now and then
Chromebooks are great computing devices for many people since most things are done on the web. They're especially great for those who need a cheap device that just works. If you run into an issue and need to reset your device or receive a new device and want to move your data over, Chromebooks make that easy. All Chromebooks, including our favorites, are web-based, so there isn't a lot of data that is saved locally. Nonetheless, some items need to be backed up, and here's how to do so.
How to back up data on a Chromebook
Data on a Chromebook can be roughly categorized into two buckets: system data and user data. System data includes your settings, app data, bookmarks, extensions, passwords, and other data usually handled directly by Google Chrome. This data is more related to your Google account than your specific device. User data contains the files you downloaded, copied, or migrated onto your Chromebook. You should be able to find this data using the Files app on your device.
There's a different method to back up each of these types of data.
How to back up system data on a Chromebook
To make sure all your settings and preferences are backed up, follow these steps:
- Open Google Chrome on your Chromebook.
- Tap the three dots in the upper-right corner.
- Select Settings near the bottom of the menu. Read More…
