Tally Backup & Recovery — Complete Guide
Your Tally data is your business. Learn how to protect it.
Backup Methods in TallyPrime
1. Manual Backup
- Gateway > F3 > Backup
- Select company and location
- Best: Daily before going home
2. Auto Backup
- Configure in F12 settings
- Backup on company close
- Multiple copies retained
3. External Drive Backup
- Copy data folder to USB/HDD
- Weekly or monthly
- Store offsite
4. Cloud Backup (Recommended)
- Google Drive / OneDrive sync
- Automatic and continuous
- Access from anywhere
Backup Best Practices
| Frequency | Method |
|---|---|
| Daily | Auto backup to local |
| Weekly | External drive copy |
| Monthly | Cloud + external |
Data Recovery Options
Corrupted Data
- Tally has built-in repair
- Gateway > Ctrl+Alt+R
- Rewrite for minor issues
Deleted Data
- Restore from backup
- Check Recycle Bin
- Professional recovery
Complete Failure
- Boot from backup drive
- Reinstall Tally
- Restore data folder
HCS Data Services
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Data recovery attempt | ₹2,500 |
| Cloud backup setup | ₹1,500 |
| Corrupted data repair | ₹1,500 |
| Emergency recovery | ₹5,000 |