# Restore a flow from backup possible **URL:** \ **Category:** Questions & Help\ **Tags:** advancedflow\ **Created:** [October 31, 2024, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/restore-a-flow-from-backup-possible/119420 "2024-10-31T13:35:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 8
**Author:** ![SunBeech](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/sunbeech/32/111391_2.png) [@SunBeech](https://community.homey.app/u/SunBeech)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2026, 7:59pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/restore-a-flow-from-backup-possible/119420/8 "2026-06-28T19:59:09Z")
> [@Troy\_Helphrey](#): > > **TIP:** If you are doing major changes to Flows, open Homey Flows on a separate browser tab. Based on my personal experience, that can work out differently than expected. Sometimes the browser tab refreshes itself, or Homey initiates a refresh, and then you lose unsaved changes. Some other suggestions for your consideration: > [@\[APP\]\[Pro\] Sonos (LocalAPI)](https://community.homey.app/t/app-pro-sonos-localapi/147985/330): > > Just FYI: Before making key changes to a flow, you can make a restorable download of your flow. Check: [Web App ALT + Context Menu: Export/Import Flows](https://community.homey.app/t/web-app-alt-context-menu-export-import-flows/143013); Another suggestion is to create a PDF print of your flow (e.g. via Chrome’s print to PDF option). That way you always have a visual copy of the flow, should you have to re-create it; Also there is the [Flow Version History](https://homey.app/en-nl/app/nl.dypodex.versionhistory/Flow-Version-History/) app that automatically saves restorable copies of your flow after each change. It also acts as a recycle bin, allowing you t… --- _[View the full topic](https://community.homey.app/t/restore-a-flow-from-backup-possible/119420)._