In today’s digital world, your EPOS system is the backbone of your business operations. From sales records to inventory management, all your essential data is stored within your system. But what happens if something goes wrong? Hardware failures, cyber threats, and accidental deletions can result in significant data loss. That’s why regular backups are crucial.
At Easitill, we provide a daily cloud backup to protect your data. However, to ensure the integrity and security of your business information, we strongly recommend that customers also perform a manual backup as part of their end-of-day process.
Why Should You Back Up Your Data?
🔹 Prevent Data Loss – System crashes, cyberattacks, or accidental deletions can erase critical business information. Backups provide a safety net.
🔹 Ensure Business Continuity – With up-to-date backups, you can restore your system quickly, minimising downtime and disruption.
🔹 Protect Against Cyber Threats – Ransomware and other malicious attacks can lock you out of your system. Having a secure backup ensures you’re not left stranded.
🔹 Compliance & Security – Many businesses are required to retain transaction records for auditing purposes. Regular backups ensure you meet these requirements.
How to Perform a Manual Backup on Your Easitill EPOS System
In addition to our automatic cloud backups, we highly recommend performing a manual backup daily. Follow these simple steps:
1️ Insert your backup drive into the PC.
2️ Go to ‘Tools > Backup System Data > USB Disk on your Easitill EPOS system.
3️ Click ‘Back-up’ to initiate the process.
4️ Once complete, disconnect & remove the backup drive for safekeeping.
This quick and easy process ensures that your data is safely stored on a separate device, giving you an extra layer of protection.
Best Practices for Backups
✔ Backup daily as part of your end-of-day routine.
✔ Use multiple backup locations – cloud storage plus an external drive for added security.
✔ Store your backup drive securely to prevent unauthorised access.
✔ Use encrypted USB flash drives for additional security and protection of sensitive data.
✔ Test your backups regularly to ensure they work when needed.
✔ Keep at least two recent backups in case of corruption or failures.
Need Assistance? We’re Here to Help!
At Easitill, we prioritise the security and reliability of your EPOS system. If you have any questions about setting up backups or need support, our team is always available to assist you.
📞 Get in touch with our support team today to discuss your backup options, including using encrypted USB flash drives for enhanced security!
01604 882030
