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Configure automatic backups using SFTP, or Amazon S3, or download a backup to your local computer. |
Blesta supports Amazon S3, and Secure FTP (SFTP) backup options. One or both can be enabled, allowing offsite backups of Blesta's database at regular intervals. An On-Demand backup can also be performed, useful prior to upgrades or server transfers. To access Backup Settings visit [Settings] > [System] > [Backup].
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Backups will be automatically compressed if your system supports the Zlib PHP extension, which will greatly reduce the file size. |
Secure FTP
Secure FTP or SFTP has the following options:
| Option | DetailsDescription |
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| Hostname | The FQDN of the backup server, i.e. "backup.domain.com". |
| Port | The port number, usually 22. This is the same port number as is used for SSH. |
| Username | The username for the account. |
| Password | The password for the account. |
| Path | The destination path to store backups, i.e. "/backup/". |
| Interval | The frequency to perform backups. Note that backups must be scheduled under [Settings] > [Company] > Automation. Available options are:
A backup period of at least once daily is recommended. |
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For users with an S3 account, Amazon S3 has the following options:
| OptionDetails | Description |
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| Region | The user's region used to determine the Amazon S3 endpoint. |
| Access Key | The Access Key provided by Amazon. |
| Secret Key | The Secret Key provided by Amazon. |
| Bucket | The name of the bucked as created in Amazon S3. (This is case sensitive) |
| Interval | The frequency to perform backups. Note that backups must be scheduled under [Settings] > [Company] > Automation. Available options are:
A backup period of at least once daily is recommended. |
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- Force Offsite Backup - This will force the offsite backup(s) to run immediately.
- Download Backup - This will immediately create a backup and prompt for download.
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