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Backups

You do not need to create any special backups of your Raindrop.io items, all data is securely stored in the cloud. But backups can be handy when you need to restore some accidentally deleted collections or bookmarks. Or transfer data to browser or third-party service.

Downloading a backup​

Request a new backup file of all your data anytime in Backups section.
Just click Create new. You will receive an email in next few minutes.

Need to backup only some collections? Please use export instead.

Restoring a backup​

Just import backup file

Automatic daily backups​

If you’re a Pro user, Raindrop creates backup files for you automatically. Automatic backups are created once a day on days you made any changes.

Dropbox​

In addition you can enable automatic backups to your Dropbox.
Backup files will be placed to /Apps/Raindrop.io folder.

Enable Dropbox Backup​

  1. Visit settings page
  2. Turn on/off particular account in Cloud backup section
  3. Shortly after first backup will be made

Google Drive​

You can also enable automatic backups to your Google Drive.
Backups are saved as Raindrop.io-Export.html and Raindrop.io-Export.csv in the root of your Drive.

You can move these files to any folder—they will remain linked to Raindrop.

Enable Google Drive Backup​

  1. Visit settings page
  2. Turn on/off particular account in Cloud backup section
  3. Shortly after first backup will be made

Limitations​

  • Your account can store up to 30 recent backups. When a new backup is created, the oldest one is automatically deleted.
  • Currently, backup files include: Collections, Links, Tags, and Highlights.
  • Uploaded files are not included in backups.
  • Collection icons are not included in backups.