In monday.com you can add files on three different ways to your account and unfortunately we are not able to back up all of them. In this help article we want to clarify which files are included in the backup scope.
✅ Files uploaded via a file field
In every board you can add your own custom fields, one of them being the “file” field. Once you have added this field to your board, then you can upload files directly from the board overview
Backup scope
Files uploaded via a file field are backed up

❌ Files uploaded directly to a task
The following data will be restored:
- Items with their values
- Comments
The following data types will not be restored:
- Files
- Views
- Automations
- The following custom field types: Button, Dependencies, Formulas, Linked boards and mirrored fields, Progress
Backup scope
Files uploaded directly to a task are not included in the backup

❌ Files uploaded via a comment
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Backup scope
Files uploaded via a comment are not included in the backup
