# Backup
You can export/backup all **exportable** app metadata records so you can either share them to another Appfigurate instance, or for safe keeping.
Enter a passphrase used to encrypt the app metadata records. The passphrase must be 8 to 64 characters in length. Tap the `Backup` button to continue.
## Output method types
The available output methods differ depending on your device type:
### Console
You can export app metadata record(s) to the console. In macOS open `Console.app`. Select the iOS Simulator device in the left hand pane. Type `process:appfigurate` in the search box in the top right. Tap `Start` to start streaming events. Due to the length restrictions per log, you'll need to select all the `Appfigurate x of y:` records and paste them into a text editor.
### macOS file system
On a iOS Simulator, you can select a directory from the host macOS file system to store the resulting .`apc` file containing the encrypted app metadata record(s).
### Clipboard
You can export app metadata record(s) to the iOS clipboard. On an iOS Simulator the clipboard is shared with the macOS host.
### Mail
On a device with an email account, you can email the resulting `.apc` file containing the encrypted app metadata record(s) to a recipient.
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**Tip:** Don't send the passphrase in the same email as the `.apc` file.
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### Message
On a device with a text messaging app, you can send the resulting `.apc` file containing the encrypted app metadata record(s) to a phone number.
### iOS Document Picker
On an iOS Simulator or physical device you can use system document picker to select a directory in the device's local file system or iCloud Drive to store the resulting `.apc` file containing the encrypted app metadata record(s).
### QR code
The QR code option is available when [exporting](https://docs.electricbolt.co.nz/edit-app#export-share-app) a single app metadata record. For best results, place the device on a flat stable surface, ensuring no bright overhead lights or reflections are visible on the screen. Another device with a camera can Import using QR code function.
### iOS Share Sheet
On an iOS Simulator or physical device you can use the iOS Share Sheet to share or save the resulting `.apc` file containing the encrypted app metadata record(s).
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