# Backup

Source: https://help.malighting.com/dot2/en/help/key_key_backup.html
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Pressing the Backup key will open and close the [Backup Window](/dot2/key_window_backup/) on screen 1.

Here you can create a new show, load a saved show, save your current show and save your current show with a new name.

If you press the key fast twice (like a double click) you will save your show immediately. This can only be done if you _don't_ have the backup menu open. 

If you have a USB memory stick in the console then it will also store your show to the stick.

## Quick Save

A fast double press on the Backup key will save your current show. This only works if you don't have the Backup Window open when you do the double press.

## Related Links

[Backup  Window](/dot2/key_window_backup/)

[How to save and load your show](/dot2/key_ht_saveandloadshow/)