# Does restoring a backup merge it with current data?

> No. Restore replaces this computer's history and settings; it does not merge. Stop copying, make broker exposure safe, and export a current backup first. When you choose the backup file, Copilink checks it and prepares the restore straight away, without a second confirmation. It backs up your current data and applies the restore at the next start.

Last verified: 2026-09-14
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## Answer

No. Restore replaces this computer's history and settings; it does not merge. Stop copying, make broker exposure safe, and export a current backup first. When you choose the backup file, Copilink checks it and prepares the restore straight away, without a second confirmation. It backs up your current data and applies the restore at the next start.

## More Copilink help

- [Settings, data, and updates FAQ](https://copilink.com/standalone/faq/settings-data-and-updates)
- [Copilink Standalone user guide](https://copilink.com/standalone/user-guide)

## Source

- https://copilink.com/standalone/faq/settings-data-and-updates/does-restoring-a-backup-merge-data