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# Changing the temporary dump folder
#### Database backup involves generating a database dump and then backing up the resulting dump file.
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## Data to protect
When creating a backup plan, in the **Data to protect** section, select the folder where database dumps will be stored. You can choose either **Select from device** or **Select path or variable** — switch between these options by clicking on the text in the list.
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If the specified folder is deleted, you will not be able to select it from the list of available folders on the device — in that case, switch to **Select path or variable**.
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## Changing the temporary dump folder
1. Create a new temporary folder.
2. Go to the **Plans** tab and edit the plan you want to change or create a new one.
3. In the **Data to protect** section, uncheck the old folder and select the new one (if you're creating a new plan, simply select the newly created temporary folder from the list).
4. Next, go to **Advanced settings**, then **Backup scripts**, and update the script arguments to the new database dump location.
5. Save the changes.
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If you delete the old directory first, you will not be able to deselect the folder in the **Select from device** section — switch to **Select path or variable** and remove the old directory.
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