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# Saving & Syncing

PaintScout does not auto-save estimates. Press the **Save** button regularly while working to sync your changes to the cloud and prevent data loss.

You will find the save button on the top right of your estimate when working on a desktop or on the bottom right when using a mobile device.

<figure><img src="/files/JNAQeNPDEmmOMElZYMOG" alt="Screenshot showing the Save button location on the top right of the estimate"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

While your changes are syncing to the system you may see the save button loading.

<figure><img src="/files/DZMKvBcJ0GnVeVCADM6O" alt="Animated screenshot showing the Save button loading while changes sync to the cloud"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

If you try and leave an estimate before saving, we'll do our best to remind you! You may see this message when that happens:

<figure><img src="/files/udkNIHJ0ZeS5frIRcocL" alt="Screenshot showing the unsaved changes warning dialog when leaving an estimate without saving"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

If you have accidentally closed your browser or powered down your device without saving you will be met with this message and you will be given the option to select **yes** and save the changes or **discard the changes**.

<figure><img src="/files/GXMrUXvBWOXc4yRUpO8z" alt="Screenshot showing the unsaved changes recovery dialog with options to save or discard changes"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## Related articles

* [Estimates](/support/resources/frequently-asked-questions/estimates.md) — Get answers to common estimate management and sharing questions.
* [Restore an Estimate](/support/estimating/managing-estimates/how-to-restore-an-estimate.md) — Recover a previously sent version from activity history.


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