Using schedule for local backup?

Hi there,

The backup settings will be used for both the manual and scheduled backups.
You would simply set the schedule and the backups will be stored as defined.

You may want to check your retention settings allow for backups to be stored.
Meaning the retention limit should be considered in relation to your schedule.

Best regards,

Nick

Hey Nick

Clicking the “Backup Now” there is nothing to configure. It just takes the backup and stores it locally.
I would like to do the same with a scheduled backup. Click Settings. Set a schedule and the amount of backups to retain. Select to store locally which does not need anything to be configured.

Thanks.

Hi Paal,

Thank you for clarifying.

In the Settings tab have you configured your file and database backup schedules?
Once you define your schedules you will need to click the ‘Save Changes’ button.

If you haven’t set up a remote storage location the backups will be stored locally.
To confirm the schedules are set you could use WP Crontrol to review the events.

You can install WP Crontrol from the Advanced Tools >> Site Information section.
If you view Cron Events the file and database scheduled events should be shown.

Best regards,

Nick

Thanks Nick!

That sounds logical. I might have added a message to the top of the settings screen giving a kind of confirmation of the schedule and location. As it would give extra comfort for a user showing scheduling and how it will be saved.

I will check in a few days time and see if a new backup has been added to the Backup screen.

Thanks again! Have a really nice continued day!

Hi Paal,

Thank you very much, I’m happy to have helped!

The settings confirmation is a good idea, I will pass this on to the developers.
If you do have any difficulties please feel free to contact us, we’re here to help.

Thank you once again, and have a great day too!

Best regards,

Nick