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Interactive Checklist
Backup & Recovery Checklist
Fill in your backup inventory and check off monthly tasks, then hit Save as PDF to generate a formatted checklist.
The 3-2-1 Backup Rule
3
Copies
Keep at least three copies of every important file.
2
Media Types
Store on two different media (e.g., local SSD + cloud).
1
Offsite
One copy offsite (cloud storage or drive stored elsewhere).
Your Backup Inventory
0/18Fill in the capacity, sync status, and last verified date for each backup location.
| Location | Type | Capacity | Auto-Sync? | Last Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary drive (SSD/HDD) | Local | |||
| External drive | Local | |||
| Cloud storage | Cloud | |||
| NAS (if applicable) | Network | |||
Monthly Verification Checklist
0/7Click to check off each item as you complete it this month.
68% of data loss is caused by hardware failure or human error — not hackers
What AI Creators Must Back Up
Output images
Often scattered across tools, Discord, and output folders.
Prompts & parameters
Lost forever if only stored in Discord or a web UI history.
Workflows
ComfyUI .json files, custom node lists, automation configs.
Models & LoRAs
Large files, expensive to re-download. Keep a source list.
Organisation metadata
Folder structure, tags, databases, and naming conventions.
Storage Quick-Reference
| Solution | Free Tier | Auto-Sync | Large Files | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Drive | 15 GB | Yes | Moderate | General backup, collaboration |
| Dropbox | 2 GB | Yes | Moderate | Cross-platform sync |
| Backblaze B2 | 10 GB | Via tools | Excellent | Bulk archive, large model files |
| iCloud | 5 GB | Yes (macOS) | Moderate | Apple ecosystem users |
| External SSD | One-off cost | Manual | Excellent | Fast local backup, large files |
| Synology NAS | One-off cost | Yes | Excellent | Full home backup, RAID redundancy |
Common Backup Mistakes
“I’ll back up later”
→ Schedule automatic backups now
Only backing up output images
→ Back up prompts, workflows, and models too
One copy in one place
→ 3-2-1 rule eliminates single points of failure
Never testing restores
→ A backup you can’t restore isn’t a backup
Disaster Recovery Quick Plan
1
Don’t panic — check all backup locations before assuming the worst.
2
Prioritise recovery: portfolio › active projects › archive › models.
3
Restore from the most recent verified backup.
4
Re-download models from original sources (this is why you keep a list).
5
Reconnect cloud services and verify sync is working again.
Built-in backup for your creative work
Numonic stores your AI images with full metadata in the cloud. Prompts, workflows, and generation parameters are always preserved and searchable — no manual backup needed.
Backup & Recovery Checklist
Your Backup Plan
18 Mar 2026
🛡️ The 3-2-1 Backup Rule
3
Copies
Keep at least three copies of every important file.
2
Media Types
Store on two different media (e.g., local SSD + cloud).
1
Offsite
One copy offsite (cloud storage or drive stored elsewhere).
💾 Your Backup Inventory
| Location | Type | Capacity | Auto-Sync? | Last Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary drive (SSD/HDD) | Local | — | — | — |
| External drive | Local | — | — | — |
| Cloud storage | Cloud | — | — | — |
| NAS (if applicable) | Network | — | — | — |
✅ Monthly Verification Checklist
Verify primary backup ran without errors
Spot-check 5 random files from backup (can you open them?)
Confirm offsite / cloud copy is current
Check available storage on all backup locations
Test restore: recover 1 file from backup to confirm it works
Update the storage usage figures in the table above
Review and delete unnecessary duplicates to free space
68% of data loss is caused by hardware failure or human error — not hackers
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AI-Specific Concerns & Recovery Plan
☁️ What AI Creators Must Back Up
Output images
Often scattered across tools, Discord, and output folders.
Prompts & parameters
Lost forever if only stored in Discord or a web UI history.
Workflows
ComfyUI .json files, custom node lists, automation configs.
Models & LoRAs
Large files, expensive to re-download. Keep a source list.
Organisation metadata
Folder structure, tags, databases, and naming conventions.
💾 Storage Quick-Reference
| Solution | Free Tier | Auto-Sync | Large Files | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Drive | 15 GB | Yes | Moderate | General backup, collaboration |
| Dropbox | 2 GB | Yes | Moderate | Cross-platform sync |
| Backblaze B2 | 10 GB | Via tools | Excellent | Bulk archive, large model files |
| iCloud | 5 GB | Yes (macOS) | Moderate | Apple ecosystem users |
| External SSD | One-off cost | Manual | Excellent | Fast local backup, large files |
| Synology NAS | One-off cost | Yes | Excellent | Full home backup, RAID redundancy |
⚠️ Common Backup Mistakes
“I’ll back up later”
→ Schedule automatic backups now
Only backing up output images
→ Back up prompts, workflows, and models too
One copy in one place
→ 3-2-1 rule eliminates single points of failure
Never testing restores
→ A backup you can’t restore isn’t a backup
🛡️ Disaster Recovery Quick Plan
1Don’t panic — check all backup locations before assuming the worst.
2Prioritise recovery: portfolio › active projects › archive › models.
3Restore from the most recent verified backup.
4Re-download models from original sources (this is why you keep a list).
5Reconnect cloud services and verify sync is working again.
💡 Built-in backup for your creative work
Numonic stores your AI images with full metadata in the cloud. Prompts, workflows, and generation parameters are always preserved and searchable — no manual backup needed.
numonic.ai · Free to share · Attribution appreciated
18 Mar 2026