By default, all SQLBackupAndFTP settings are stored in the following folder:
📂 C:\ProgramData\Pranas.NET\SQLBackupAndFTP

However, in some cases, you may need to change the location where SQLBackupAndFTP settings are stored.

Steps to Change the Settings Folder:

1. Create a text file named SqlBak.Local.config in the folder where SQLBackupAndFTP is installed.

2. Open the SqlBak.Local.config file using any text editor.

3. Specify the new storage location by adding the following XML content. Provide the path to your preferred folder (e.g., E:\SQLBackupAndFTP\ConfigurationData) where you’d like to store all SQLBackupAndFTP settings, as follows:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Settings>
 <ProgramData Path="E:\SQLBackupAndFTP\ConfigurationData" />
</Settings>

4. Save changes in the SqlBak.Local.config file.

5. Restart the SQLBackupAndFTP (Database Backup) Windows service for the changes to take effect.

Once restarted, SQLBackupAndFTP will use the new folder for storing its settings.

Transferring existing backup job settings

To transfer your previously configured backup jobs and history, simply copy the contents of the original settings folder:
📂 C:\ProgramData\Pranas.NET\SQLBackupAndFTP
to the new directory you specified in the SqlBak.Local.config file.