Steam: create & restore backup

For security reasons, you should regularly create a backup on Steam. In this practical tip, we'll tell you exactly how that works.

Create steam backup - how it works

1. First start Steam as usual.
2. Click "Steam"> "Backup and restore games" above.
3. Then mark all the games you want to save and click "Next".
4. In the next step you have to select the directory where you want to create the backup. Confirm with "Next".
5. So that you can also assign the backup, you have to assign a name and select the size of the backup.
6. The backup is created with "Next". Wait for the process to complete.

Restore steam backup - how it works

1. Proceed as described above and then select "Restore backup file".
2. After clicking on "Next" you have to enter the complete path to import the file.
3. To do this, click on "Browse" and then enter the correct file.
4. With a click on "Next" the backup will be imported. Wait here as well until the process is finished.

We'll show you how to change the storage location for games on Steam in the next practical tip.