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# Restoring a backup

Use **File > Restore** to import a backup ZIP file back into UltraTax CS — for example, after Filed completes data entry and you download the result.

This guide covers the restore side of the backup-file workflow. To create a backup ZIP or upload one to Filed, see [Backing up a client in UltraTax CS](/reference/plugins/integrations/tax-software/ultratax-cs/backing-up-a-client-in-ultratax-cs.md).

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## Open the Restore dialog

In UltraTax CS, click **File** in the menu bar, then click **Restore...** from the dropdown menu.

<figure><img src="/files/KrLXx85NvSbNoGpf7V18" alt="UltraTax CS File menu with Restore highlighted"><figcaption><p>Open the File menu and select Restore.</p></figcaption></figure>

## Set the backup location and select the client

The Restore dialog opens. On the right side under **Backup data**, click **Change Backup Location...** and navigate to the folder where you saved the backup file.

Once the backup location is set, the client appears in the **Available** list on the left. Click the client row to highlight it, then click **Select >** to move it to the **Selected** list on the right.

<figure><img src="/files/V2M5RvbtZphP23p8nh96" alt="Restore dialog showing client in Available list"><figcaption><p>The client appears in the Available list after setting the backup location.</p></figcaption></figure>

## Confirm the client is in the Selected list

Verify the client now appears in the **Selected** column on the right side of the dialog. The Available count should show 0 and Selected should show 1.

<figure><img src="/files/bz5dwSMp4VEGhYnCVBZl" alt="Client moved to Selected list"><figcaption><p>The client has been moved to the Selected list, ready to restore.</p></figcaption></figure>

## Click Restore

Click the **Restore** button at the bottom right of the dialog. If UltraTax prompts you to confirm overwriting existing data for this client, click **Yes** (or **Yes to All** if restoring multiple clients).

<figure><img src="/files/qyjNCEbUVBIM8YOTSjhf" alt="Restore dialog ready to restore"><figcaption><p>Click Restore to complete the process.</p></figcaption></figure>

The restore completes and the client's return now contains the imported data. Open the client in UltraTax CS to review.

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## Tips

* **Backup vs. Restore.** Backup (File > Backup) exports data out of UltraTax as a ZIP. Restore (File > Restore) imports a ZIP back into UltraTax.
* **Entity filter.** The Restore dialog has entity checkboxes at the bottom (1040, 1120, 1065, 1041, etc.). Make sure the correct entity type is checked so your client appears in the Available list.
* **Restore overwrites existing data.** If the client already has data in UltraTax CS, the restore replaces it with the backup contents. If you want to keep the current state, create a backup first before restoring.


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