# Backup and restore ### Backup Backup state to the current working directory > spotify\_sync backup local --profile myFirstProfile Backup state to a custom folder > spotify\_sync backup local --out-dir /my/existing/folder --profile myFirstProfile ### Restore > spotify\_sync restore /my/existing/backup.zip This will attempt to restore to the same profile it was backed up as. You can also override this with the following options > \--new-profile TEXT New profile name to restore to > -f, --force Overwrites destination profile or persistent files if they exist --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.spotify-sync.jbh.cloud/general/backup-and-restore.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.