Know the data boundary
A small set of dated backups can preserve different points in your ledger. It helps distinguish a recent complete copy from an older file made before important corrections.
Use the supported file workflow
Export after meaningful changes such as device migration preparation or a major historical correction. Keep names clear enough that you do not need to inspect every file to identify the newest intended copy.
There is no account or automatic custom-server backup in this release. The privacy text also states that the app's private local storage is excluded from automatic cloud device backups; exported files are your separately chosen copies.
Check the copy you actually have
An older copy can be useful if the latest ledger contains an unwanted deletion, but importing it also replaces newer records. Compare dates and purpose before deciding which dataset to restore.
Manage each retained copy
More copies also mean more readable personal files to manage. Keep only the versions you want and review their destinations rather than accumulating forgotten exports.
Erasing local data does not delete files you previously exported. Reinstalling or changing devices can remove access to local records, so verify a saved backup before those actions if you want the ledger to remain recoverable.
A worked walkthrough
Imagine keeping a file from before a major history cleanup and another after verifying the cleaned ledger. The earlier copy preserves the original dataset; the later one reflects the corrections and archive choices you intentionally made. Give them distinguishable names so you do not restore the wrong state by relying on a generic label such as backup-final. Before importing either, remember what newer records it excludes. An older copy can help recover a removed record only as part of restoring that whole dataset, because the app does not provide selective undelete from a file. Retaining both versions can therefore be useful, but it also creates two readable personal files to manage. Review the destinations, delete unwanted versions deliberately, and avoid accumulating copies whose dates or purposes you no longer understand. The goal is a clear recovery choice, not the largest possible collection of exports.
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