Your Xero Data – Safe, Backed Up, and Always Accessible

Where’s your copy of your Xero data? If you rely solely on Xero, the answer is: there is no copy. Xero holds the only version of your data and even Xero’s own terms warn you to back it up: “You must maintain copies of all data inputted into the service. Xero expressly excludes liability for any data loss no matter how caused.”[1]. In other words, Xero doesn’t do backups for you – that’s on you.

Don’t Rely 100% on Xero – Risks You Can’t Ignore

• Xero Outages & Hacks: If Xero goes offline or gets hacked, all your data becomes inaccessible. No invoicing, no payroll, no reports – business grinds to a halt. A backup is your only lifeline in those moments.
• Human Error & Data Loss: People make mistakes. An employee or integration could accidentally delete records. Xero has no “undo” button for that. Without an independent copy, that data could be gone forever[1].
• Third-Party Risk: Xero itself is solid, but it relies on servers, networks, and other services. If any link in that chain fails, your data access is at risk (this is called supply chain risk). Trusting one platform with everything means a single point of failure.

Bottom line: Xero’s awesome for daily operations, but it wasn’t designed to protect you from worst-case scenarios. That’s your responsibility – and it’s where Control-C comes in.

Why Other “Backup” Solutions Aren’t True Business Continuity

Many backup services for Xero don’t solve the real problem: keeping your business running during a Xero failure. Here’s what typically happens with other solutions:

• Manual, Clumsy Restores: There’s no one-click restore in Xero. Competitors often make you download your backup data (usually in .json files), convert it to CSV, then import back into Xero record by record[2]. This process is slow, tedious, and error-prone – the opposite of what you need in a crisis. One provider even notes their restore “requires some knowledge of Python” and still won’t fully rebuild your Xero account[3].
• “Backup” with No Usability: Getting a ZIP file of your data isn’t helpful when the clock is ticking. You’d be stuck wondering “What now?” as your team sits idle. Raw data is not immediately usable to run your business. You’d have to manually extract info or set up another system on the fly. That’s not a continuity plan; that’s a DIY project under duress.
• Missed Point on Continuity: Some providers pitch backup as a way to undo mistakes in your ledger. That’s not what a true backup is for. (Proper accounting practice is to correct errors with new entries, not roll back your entire data history – undoing data can cause compliance and audit issues.) Using backups as a crutch for bookkeeping errors misses the real value: protecting against system failures and disasters. In short, other solutions often treat backup as a checkbox, not a full continuity solution.

**Control-C: More Than Backup – Your Xero *Disaster Recovery* Platform**

Control-C is built from the ground up with one goal: Keep you in business, no matter what happens to Xero. We don’t just copy your Xero data; we serve it to you on an independent platform that’s always available. Here’s how Control-C stands apart:

• 🚀 Instant Data Access: Your latest Xero data is live on your Control-C portal – with a familiar interface. If Xero goes down, you can log into Control-C and instantly find the info you need (customers, invoices, reports, you name it). No downtime for you or your clients.
• 🌐 True Independence: Control-C runs on totally separate infrastructure. That means even if Xero’s network is offline or your account is locked, your backup is unaffected and online. You’re not tethered to Xero’s status. It’s like having a spare office when your main office is inaccessible.
• 📊 Full Data Visibility: All your Xero data is organized and searchable. Need to pull up last quarter’s financials or a client’s contact info during an outage? Easy – our platform lets you view and export data on the fly. You can continue critical tasks without skipping a beat.
• ⚖️ Integrity Preserved: We don’t tamper with your live Xero or force a risky restore. Instead, you operate from your backup safely until Xero is back, then seamlessly update Xero afterward. This avoids creating inconsistencies or overwrite issues. When Xero is up again, you still have all the data (both from Xero and anything noted during downtime) to reconcile as needed – with zero data loss.
• 🔒 Rock-Solid Security: Your backup data is encrypted, versioned, and stored securely. We guard it like a vault. Even if ransomware hits your Xero account, your Control-C backup is safe and isolated.
• 🤝 No-Nonsense Reliability: No gimmicks, no “maybe it works” restore scripts. Control-C has been protecting Xero data for years with a proven track record. Our existing customers trust us as an integral part of their business continuity plan. We handle the tech; you get the peace of mind.

Be Prepared – Don’t Wait for “What If”

Xero is critical to your business – protect it like it is. Imagine the next Xero outage or breach happens tomorrow. Will you be calmly executing your continuity plan with Control-C, or scrambling with CSV files and hoping for the best?

Take control now. Join the smart businesses who have made Control-C a fundamental part of their operations. It’s quick to set up, easy to use, and it just might save your business one day.

Get Started Today

Ready to secure your Xero data and never worry about “what if”? Start your free trial of Control-C or contact our team to see how we can safeguard your business. Don’t let your business hang on a single point of failure. Backup is good – but keeping your business running is even better. Control-C delivers both. Act now, and ensure that an unexpected Xero failure is nothing more than a minor bump in the road, not a catastrophe. Your business continuity begins here.