---
title: "Checkpoints"
slug: "creating-checkpoints"
description: "This document shows users how to create a Checkpoint in a Flow. Doing this creates a backup of the element in a history folder. Users can then use this file to restore the entity from that saved backup state. "
tags: ["backup", "checkpoint", "Check points", "back up"]
updated: 2026-07-01T15:23:57Z
published: 2026-07-01T15:23:57Z
canonical: "documentation.decisions.com/creating-checkpoints"
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# Checkpoints

## Overview

A Checkpoint is a "point in time" snapshot of a Designer Element (Flow, Form, Report, Rule, Dashboard) that provides a rollback option before making significant changes. This article reviews how to create checkpoints, restore from backup, and delete checkpoints.

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## Create a Checkpoint

1. Open an existing Designer Element (ex: Example Flow).
2. Select the **Checkpoint** button on the top Action Bar.
3. Provide a **Name** and optional **Comment** for this Checkpoint, then select **SAVE**.![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-1780930663720.png)
4. Make a change, such as adding a step (ex: Show Popup step) to the Flow, then click **Save** on the top Action bar.![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-1780930705228.png)

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## Restoring from a Checkpoint

1. Right-click the name of the Designer Element needing to be restored (ex: Example Flow).
2. Select **Other > Advanced > View History**.
3. This opens the [**History and Documentation**](/version-10/docs/how-to-versioning) page in a new tab.![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-1782919365747.png)
4. Right-click the name of the desired checkpoint listed under **Older Versions**, then select **Restore From Backup**.
5. When the confirmation popup appears, select **YES**.![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-1780930897125.png)

![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-1780930922856.png)
6. Open the restored Designer Element to confirm the expected state.![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-1780930954111.png)

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## Deleting a Checkpoint

1. Right-click the name of the Designer Element (ex: Example Flow), then select **Other > Advanced > View History**.
2. This opens the [**History and Documentation**](/version-10/docs/how-to-versioning) page in a new tab.![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-1782919397663.png)
3. Right-click the name of the desired checkpoint listed under **Older Versions**, then select **Delete Designer Element [Archive]**. [Multi-select](/version-10/docs/report-filtering-options-during-runtime#multiselect) may be used to delete multiple checkpoints.![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-1780931036666.png)
4. **Refresh![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/2022-04-29_15h28_49.png)**the Older Versions report confirming the deletion.![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/image-1780931057094.png)