# Name a backup archive

When backing up an application, you need name a backup archive.

## To name a backup archive

1. In the Enter a name for the application archive box, type a name for the application you are backing up.

   The default name will be the name of the selected application.

   Tip: | If the name is the same as an existing application, you will be prompted to overwrite the existing application. If you want to overwrite it, click Yes. If you do not want to overwrite it, click No and enter another name.

2. Specify where to store the application archive. You can type the location, or click the Browse button (…) to search for and select the location.

   The default location for backup archives is \Users\Public\Public Documents\RSView Enterprise\ME\Archives

3. If you want to protect your backup files with a passphrase, select the Encrypt file contents check box.

   You will be required to enter the passphrase when you restore any backup file that is passphrase protected.

   Tip: | If you do not wish to encrypt the backup file contents, it will be saved as a plain text backup file.

4. If you selected the Encrypt file contents check box, type a passphrase and enter it again in the Confirm passphrase box.
5. Click Finish.

All application configurations including FactoryTalk Services Platform/System, as well as the physical project folders of the HMI server, are backed up.

## See also

Use FactoryTalk View ME Application Manager

Back up an application

Restore an application