You can manually delete QuickBooks company file backups from the SmartVault Portal or the SmartVault Drive. Deleting backups may be necessary to free up storage space, manage outdated files, or maintain an organized file system. Follow the steps below to remove backups easily.

Deleting a QuickBooks Company File Backup from the SmartVault Portal

1. Sign in to the SmartVault Portal.
2. Find the Backup You Want to Delete:
   • Select the account containing the QuickBooks company file backup.
   • Browse the vault where the backup is stored.
   • Expand Applications > QuickBooks and select the name of the QuickBooks company file.
3. Select the Backup:
   • In the center panel, click the white space near the backup name.
     

       Note

     Avoid clicking the name of the backup file itself, as this will prompt you to download or open the file.

4. Delete the Backup:
   • In the right task pane, click Delete File.
   • Click OK to confirm the action.

Deleting a QuickBooks Company File Back from the SmartVault Drive

1. Map a SmartVault Drive:
   • Ensure your SmartVault Drive is mapped. (You only need to do this once.)
2. Navigate to the Backup File:
   • Open your SmartVault Drive and locate the account containing the QuickBooks company file backup.
   • Browse to the vault where the backup is stored.
   • Open the folder path: Applications\QuickBooks\[CompanyFileName]\Backups, where [CompanyFileName] is the name of the QuickBooks file you want to delete.
3. Delete the Backup:
   • Right-click the backup file you want to delete and click Delete.
   • Click Yes to confirm deleting the file.