Frequently Asked Questions

What is Backup for Codex in IDrive?

Backup for Codex in IDrive helps protect locally stored data associated with the ChatGPT desktop application and Codex CLI. It backs up supported Codex conversation history, associated workspace data, CLI configuration files, and session data, allowing you to restore your Codex data if it is lost.

What data is backed up?

IDrive backs up supported Codex data stored locally on your computer, including:

• Codex conversation history and context, along with associated workspace data stored by the ChatGPT desktop application
• Codex CLI configuration files and session data

Is Codex CLI data included in the backup?

Yes. Backup for Codex includes supported Codex CLI data, such as configuration and session data, helping you preserve your command-line setup.

Are my ChatGPT conversations included in the backup?

No. The backup covers supported data stored locally by the ChatGPT desktop application and Codex CLI. Conversations available only through ChatGPT's cloud services and not stored locally on your computer are excluded.

What data is excluded from the backup?

IDrive excludes temporary and cache files, crash reports, diagnostic information, application logs, downloaded Codex CLI binaries, and cached build data to keep backups efficient.

How do I back up my Codex data?

To back up your Codex data using the IDrive application,

1. Sign in to the IDrive application using your Username and Password.
2. Click AI Agents Backup.
3. Select Codex from the list of AI agents. The Backup tab opens by default.
   
4. Click Backup Now to initiate an immediate backup. To configure automatic backups, click Schedule and set your preferred backup schedule.
   

Why can't I schedule a backup for Codex?

IDrive must detect Codex-related files or folders on your computer before you can schedule a backup. Make sure the ChatGPT desktop application or Codex CLI is installed and has been used at least once before setting up your backup.

How do I restore my Codex data?

To restore your Codex data using the IDrive application,

1. Sign in to the IDrive application using your Username and Password.
2. Click AI Agents Backup.
3. Select Codex from the list of AI agents.
4. Click the Restore tab.
5. Select the computer from which you want to restore the backup.
6. Select the backup profile you want to restore.
   

   Note: Make sure the ChatGPT desktop application is completely closed before proceeding with the restoration. To close it, right-click its system tray icon and select Exit. If the tray icon is unavailable, close the application using Task Manager.

7. Click Restore Now.

Once the restoration is complete, open the ChatGPT desktop application and sign in using the same account you used on the source computer to access your restored Codex conversation history.

Do I need to close the ChatGPT desktop application before restoring my backup?

Yes. Close the ChatGPT desktop application completely on the destination computer before starting the restore process. Restoring files while the application is running may prevent the restoration from completing successfully.