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title: "Creating Backup Policies"
description: "To create a backup policy, complete the following steps: Launch the Add Backup Policy wizard. Configure connection to a Salesforce organization. Configure policy schedule and backup options. Enable backup of files and attachments."
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breadcrumb: "User Guide > Performing Salesforce Backup > Creating Backup Policies"
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# Creating Backup Policies

To create a backup policy, complete the following steps:

1. [Launch the Add Backup Policy wizard](add_backup_policy_wizard.md).
2. [Configure connection to a Salesforce organization](add_backup_policy_connect_salesforce.md).
3. [Configure policy schedule and backup options](add_backup_policy_settings.md).
4. [Enable backup of files and attachments](add_backup_policy_files.md).
5. [Configure encryption settings](add_backup_policy_encryption.md)
6. [Configure retention settings](add_backup_policy_retention.md).
7. [Finish working with the wizard](add_backup_policy_finish.md).