How to Use WPS Backup File on Windows

Use WPS Backup File with 7 how-to topics, including 6 free topics and 1 membership-related item; use the index below to jump to the task you need.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Turn On Smart Backup

Feature path: File → Backup & Restore → Backup Center → Local Backup Settings → Smart Backup

1. Click File.
2. Open Backup & Restore.
3. Click Backup Center.
4. Click Local Backup Settings.
5. Select Smart Backup.
6. Set the backup time interval.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: Smart Backup is enabled and the current setting is shown.
• What you can do next: Backups can be created automatically while you continue editing documents.

Tips While Using

• Set an interval that matches the importance of the document.
• Local backups use disk space.

2. Set Scheduled Backup

Feature path: File → Backup & Restore → Backup Center → Local Backup Settings → Scheduled Backup

1. Click File.
2. Open Backup & Restore.
3. Go to Backup Center.
4. Click Local Backup Settings.
5. Select Scheduled Backup.
6. Set the backup time interval.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: Scheduled Backup is selected.
• What you can do next: A backup is created after the document is modified and the set interval is reached.

Tips While Using

• Shorter intervals create backups more frequently.

3. Enable Incremental Backup

Feature path: File → Backup & Restore → Backup Center → Local Backup Settings → Incremental Backup

1. Click File.
2. Open Backup & Restore.
3. Go to Backup Center.
4. Click Local Backup Settings.
5. Select Incremental Backup.
6. Restart WPS when prompted.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: Incremental Backup is enabled.
• What you can do next: After restart, document changes can be backed up in real time.

Tips While Using

• Incremental Backup takes effect after WPS restarts.

4. Manually Back Up Files to Cloud Space

Feature path: File → Backup & Restore → Backup Center → Manual Backup

1. Click File.
2. Open Backup & Restore.
3. Go to Backup Center.
4. Click Manual Backup.
5. Select the file you want to back up and click Open.
6. Wait for the file to upload to the Backup Center folder in WPS cloud space.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The selected file appears in the Backup Center list or in cloud space.
• What you can do next: You can open the file later from Backup Center.

Tips While Using

• You need to sign in to a WPS account.
• Uploading to cloud space requires an internet connection.

5. Restore Backup Files

Feature path: File → Backup & Restore → Backup Center

1. Open Backup Center.
2. Find the file you want to restore in the backup list.
3. Double-click the file name to open it.
4. Review the content, then click File in the upper-left corner.
5. Select Save As to save the restored file.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The backup file opens normally.
• What you can do next: You can save the restored content as a new file.

Tips While Using

• It is recommended to save the restored file with a new name so it stays separate from the current version.

6. Open the Local Backup Directory

Feature path: WPS Home upper-right Global Settings → Configuration and Repair Tools → Advanced → Backup Cleanup → Click to Enter Backup File Directory

1. Open the WPS home screen.
2. Click Global Settings in the upper-right corner.
3. Select Configuration and Repair Tools.
4. Click Advanced in the pop-up window.
5. Open the Backup Cleanup tab.
6. Click Click to Enter Backup File Directory.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The system opens the local backup path automatically.
• What you can do next: You can review, open, or save backup files from that location.

Tips While Using

• Before deleting backup files, confirm that you no longer need them.

7. Turn On Document Cloud Sync

Feature path: WPS Home upper-right Global Settings → Settings → Document Cloud Sync

1. Open the WPS home screen.
2. Click Global Settings in the upper-right corner.
3. Select Settings.
4. Turn on Document Cloud Sync.
5. Sign in to your WPS account and confirm that cloud space is available.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The Document Cloud Sync switch is turned on.
• What you can do next: Documents can use cloud space for synced backup.

Tips While Using

• Cloud backup uses cloud space.
• If cloud space is full, you may need a paid plan for more storage.