Send a Backup via Email

Send the email manually

1. Save a backup to a location you will be able to find
2. Open your email program and create a new email
3. Click on the 'Attach' button. This will vary from one email software to another, but is most usually shown as an icon with a paper clip
4. Select the backup file created in step 1
5. Enter a sender address and a message and send the email

Send the email from within Cashbook

1. Take the steps as you would normally do in preparation for doing a backup. (i.e. File > Backup Data Files or File > Multi-Company Backup menu option.)
2. Ensure that you have the Email Backup box ticked before commencing the actual backup

Note: You cannot email a backup if you are backing up to Practical Systems Data Warehouse.

Once the backup has completed, you will be prompted through the emailing process. If you need help  configuring the email account details , please contact Practical Systems on 1800 624 688.