# Codebook 5 - What to Test and Requested Feedback

**URL:** <https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/codebook-5-what-to-test-and-requested-feedback/6234>\
**Category:** Beta\
**Created:** [January 30, 2024, 6:03pm UTC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/codebook-5-what-to-test-and-requested-feedback/6234 "2024-01-30T18:03:49Z")\
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**Author:** ![rdarden](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/3bc359/32.png) [@rdarden](https://discuss.zetetic.net/u/rdarden)\
**Post date:** [January 31, 2024, 12:22am UTC](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/codebook-5-what-to-test-and-requested-feedback/6234/6 "2024-01-31T00:22:22Z")

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Hi, before I start testing 5.0.0 and cloud sync, I’d like to create an encrypted backpack of my database. The [backup instructions](https://www.zetetic.net/codebook/documentation/backup-your-data/) only suggest using sync, and [older forum topics](https://discuss.zetetic.net/t/ability-to-create-an-encrypted-backup-export-file/4416) point to local files that I can’t find in my Mac installation.

Is there a recommended way to make an encrypted database backup before I start testing Cloud sync?

Thanks!

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