# Create a backup alarm file

When you select the Import option in the Alarm Import Export Wizard's Select Operation dialog box, the Create Backup dialog box opens. Backing up your present alarm configuration creates a well-formed XML file with the extension .bak.

Important: | It is strongly recommended that you back up your existing alarm configuration before importing a new one.

## Yes

Click this button and then click Next to proceed to the Select Backup Destination dialog box.

## No

Click this button and then click Next to proceed to the Select File dialog box without backing up your present alarm configuration.

## See also

Alarm Import Export Wizard

Select an operation

Select a backup destination