> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.rikka-ai.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Back Up and Restore Your Rikka Conversations and Settings

> Export conversations and settings to a local file, sync automatically to WebDAV or S3-compatible storage, and set reminders so you never lose your data.

Rikka stores all your conversations, settings, and provider configurations on-device. Use the Backup page to protect that data: export a portable ZIP file for manual safekeeping, push incremental backups to a WebDAV or S3 server, or schedule reminders that prompt you to back up regularly. Navigate to **Settings → Backup** to get started.

The Backup page is organized into four tabs: **WebDAV**, **S3**, **Import/Export**, and **Reminder**.

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## Manual Import / Export

The **Import/Export** tab lets you create a complete snapshot of your data and restore it whenever you need — no cloud account required.

### Export your data

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Settings → Backup → Import/Export">
    Tap the **Import/Export** tab.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Tap Export">
    Tap the **Export** item under *Local Backup / Export*. The system file picker opens.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a save location">
    Navigate to a folder — local storage, an SD card, or a connected cloud drive — and confirm. Rikka saves a ZIP file containing your full database and associated files.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Import from a backup file

<Steps>
  <Step title="Tap Import">
    Tap the **Import** item under *Local Backup / Export*. The system file picker opens filtered to `.zip` files.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select your backup ZIP">
    Locate and tap the backup file you previously exported.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Restart Rikka">
    After a successful restore Rikka shows a restart prompt. Tap **Restart** to apply the restored data.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Manual export is the recommended method for migrating to a new Android device. Copy the ZIP file to the new device via cable, Bluetooth, or a file-sharing app, then import it.
</Note>

### Import from other apps

Rikka can also import conversation history exported from other AI chat apps.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Chatbox">
    Tap **Import from Chatbox**, then select the `.json` export file produced by Chatbox. Rikka parses the conversation format and merges the history into your local database.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Cherry Studio">
    Tap **Import from Cherry Studio**, then select the `.zip` export file. Rikka extracts and converts the Cherry Studio backup format automatically.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

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## WebDAV Sync

The **WebDAV** tab connects Rikka to any WebDAV-compatible server for automatic cloud backup and restore.

<Note>
  WebDAV sync is compatible with **Nextcloud**, **ownCloud**, and any server that implements the WebDAV protocol — including many NAS devices.
</Note>

### Configure the WebDAV connection

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Settings → Backup → WebDAV">
    Tap the **WebDAV** tab on the Backup page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the server URL">
    Paste your WebDAV endpoint URL into the **Server Address** field. For Nextcloud, this is typically `https://your-server.com/remote.php/dav/files/username/`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter credentials">
    Fill in your **Username** and **Password**. For Nextcloud, generate a dedicated app password under *Personal Settings → Security* rather than using your main account password.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the remote path">
    Enter the folder path on the server where backups should be stored in the **Path** field. The default is `rikkahub_backups`. Rikka creates the folder automatically if it does not exist.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose what to back up">
    Toggle the **Chat Records** and **Files** segments to include or exclude each item type.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test the connection">
    Tap **Test Connection** to verify that Rikka can reach the server with the supplied credentials. A success toast confirms everything is working.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Back up now

Tap the **Backup Now** button at the bottom of the WebDAV tab. Rikka uploads a timestamped ZIP to your configured remote path and updates the *Last Backup* timestamp shown at the top of the tab.

### Restore from WebDAV

<Steps>
  <Step title="Tap Restore">
    Tap the **Restore** button. Rikka fetches the list of available backup files from the remote path and displays them in a bottom sheet.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select a backup file">
    Each file shows its name, last-modified date, and size. Tap **Restore Now** on the file you want to restore from.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Restart Rikka">
    After a successful restore, tap **Restart** when prompted.
  </Step>
</Steps>

You can also delete individual backup files from the restore sheet by tapping **Delete** next to the file.

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## S3 Sync

The **S3** tab connects Rikka to any S3-compatible object storage service.

<Note>
  S3 sync works with **AWS S3**, **Cloudflare R2**, **MinIO**, **Backblaze B2**, and any other service that implements the S3 API.
</Note>

### Configure the S3 connection

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Settings → Backup → S3">
    Tap the **S3** tab on the Backup page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the endpoint URL">
    Paste the S3-compatible endpoint into the **Endpoint** field. For AWS S3, use `https://s3.amazonaws.com`. For Cloudflare R2, use your account-specific R2 endpoint.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter your access key ID">
    Fill in the **Access Key ID** field. Create a dedicated IAM user or API token with the minimum required permissions (`s3:GetObject`, `s3:PutObject`, `s3:DeleteObject`, `s3:ListBucket`).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter your secret access key">
    Fill in the **Secret Access Key** field. This value is masked by default; tap the eye icon to reveal it.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the bucket and region">
    Enter the **Bucket** name (for example, `my-rikka-backups`). Enter the **Region** — use `auto` for Cloudflare R2 or a region code such as `us-east-1` for AWS. The default region is `auto`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose what to back up">
    Toggle the **Chat Records** and **Files** segments to include or exclude each item type.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test the connection">
    Tap **Test Connection** to verify connectivity and permissions.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Back up now

Tap **Backup Now**. Rikka uploads a timestamped ZIP to the configured bucket and updates the *Last Backup* timestamp.

### Restore from S3

<Steps>
  <Step title="Tap Restore">
    Tap the **Restore** button. Rikka lists all backup objects in the bucket in a bottom sheet.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select a backup">
    Each entry shows its name, modification date, and size. Tap **Restore Now** to restore from that file.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Restart Rikka">
    Tap **Restart** when prompted to apply the restored data.
  </Step>
</Steps>

You can also delete individual backup objects from the restore sheet by tapping **Delete** next to the entry.

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## Backup Reminders

The **Reminder** tab helps you build a regular backup habit by having Rikka send a notification when your last backup is overdue.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Settings → Backup → Reminder">
    Tap the **Reminder** tab.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable reminders">
    Toggle on **Enable Reminders**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the interval">
    Choose how often Rikka should remind you: **1**, **3**, **7**, **14**, or **30** days. The default is 7 days.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Once enabled, Rikka checks on launch whether the interval has elapsed since the last recorded backup. If it has, a notification appears prompting you to back up.

The last backup time is updated automatically whenever you run a WebDAV or S3 backup. For manual exports, the timestamp is updated after each successful export.

<Tip>
  Pair the 7-day reminder with WebDAV or S3 sync so that when the reminder fires you can back up in one tap without leaving the app.
</Tip>