# Import backup files into the SMC

To restore a backup of the Management Server, Log Server, or SMC Appliance, import the backup file into the SMC.

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When you import backup files, the backup files are added to the <installation directory>/backups/ directory of the Management Server, Log Server, or SMC Appliance.

Note: Handle the backup files securely. They contain all configuration information for the system.

For more details about the product and how to configure features, click Help or press F1.

## Steps

1. Select Administration.
2. Browse to Backups > Management Server or Backups > Log Server.
3. Right-click Management Server or Log Server, then select New > Import Backup.
4. Browse to the backup file, then click Open.
   The backup file is imported into the SMC.
5. When the import finishes, click OK.

## Next steps

You can now restore the backup on a Management Server, Log Server, or the SMC Appliance.