Backup, Restore & iCloud Sync

Your data is valuable. GoldenBoot provides multiple ways to keep it safe — automatic iCloud sync, manual backups, and data export.

GoldenBoot automatically syncs your data across all your devices via iCloud.

• Your players, matches, opponents, tags, and all statistics sync seamlessly
• Start entering stats on your iPhone at the field, review reports on your iPad at home
• Sync happens automatically in the background — no manual steps required
• Requires iCloud to be enabled on your device (Settings → Apple ID → iCloud)

Important: iCloud sync is a Premium feature. Free tier users can use manual backup and restore.

1. Go to Settings → Backup & Restore
2. Tap Create Backup
3. A backup file (JSON format) is created
4. Use the share sheet to save it:
   • Save to Files app
   • Send via Email or AirDrop
   • Upload to iCloud Drive, Google Drive, etc.

1. Go to Settings → Backup & Restore
2. Tap Restore Backup
3. Select your backup file
4. Confirm the restore
5. All data will be restored from the backup

Important: Restoring will replace your current data with the backup contents. Always verify you have the correct backup before restoring.

GoldenBoot reminds you to back up every 30 days. When the reminder appears:

1. Tap Back Up Now to create a backup
2. Or dismiss to be reminded later

GoldenBoot backup files are accessible directly from the iOS Files app:

• Open Files on your iPhone or iPad
• Navigate to On My iPhone → GoldenBoot
• Your backup files are stored here
• Copy, move, or share them directly from the Files app

Export your data as CSV files for use in spreadsheets:

1. Go to Settings → Advanced → Export
2. Choose CSV format
3. The file can be opened in Excel, Google Sheets, or any spreadsheet application
4. Share via email, AirDrop, or save to Files

• All data is stored on your device and synced via iCloud (if enabled)
• GoldenBoot works completely offline — no internet required during matches
• A pre-migration safety backup is created automatically before database updates

Tip: Even with iCloud sync, keep at least one recent manual backup saved to a cloud service (iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox) so your stats are safe under any circumstances.