# Backup and restore Node-red

**URL:** <https://discourse.nodered.org/t/backup-and-restore-node-red/86856>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [30 March 2024 00:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/backup-and-restore-node-red/86856 "2024-03-30T00:00:54Z")\
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**Author:** ![Paul-Reed](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/paul-reed/32/66906_2.png) [@Paul-Reed](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Paul-Reed)\
**Post date:** [31 March 2024 20:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/backup-and-restore-node-red/86856/7 "2024-03-31T20:25:16Z")

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> [@Buckskin](#):
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> The only remaining issue for me is how to exclude the `node_modules` folder

I assume you mean exclude the `node_modules` in the DSM node config??  
I've previously asked the same, but not yet found an answer, and like you, I have to list each file or folder that I **DO** need which is a pain.

If you do find a solution please let me know, and I'll update my original topic - [node-RED Backup Flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-backup-flow/25033)

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