SimpleBackups Documentation

Welcome to the SimpleBackups documentation. Whether you are setting up your first backup or managing a fleet of servers, you will find everything you need to automate, monitor, and restore your backups with confidence.

SimpleBackups connects to your servers, databases, and cloud services to run automated backups on the schedule you define. Your backups are stored on the storage provider of your choice, and you are notified of every result.

Getting started

If you are new to SimpleBackups, start here. These guides cover how the platform works under the hood and how to connect your infrastructure.

Backup lifecycle and data flowUnderstand how a backup moves from scheduling through execution to storage.›Connecting your serverConnect a server to SimpleBackups so it can run your backup jobs.›Agent installation and usageInstall and configure the SimpleBackups Agent on your servers.›Our infrastructureLearn how SimpleBackups processes and routes your backups securely.›

Backup types

SimpleBackups supports several backup types depending on what you need to protect.

Database backupsBack up MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis databases.›Server and file backupsBack up files and directories from any Linux server.›Storage backupsReplicate data between cloud storage providers.›Server and volume snapshotsCreate point-in-time snapshots of your cloud servers and volumes.›SaaS app backupsBack up data from third-party services like GitHub, GitLab, and more.›

Features

Once your backups are running, these features help you stay in control.

SchedulingConfigure when and how often your backups run.›RetentionDefine how long backups are kept before they are rotated.›NotificationsGet notified by email, Slack, or webhook when a backup succeeds or fails.›Incremental backupsTransfer only what changed since the last backup to save time and storage.›Anomaly detectionReceive alerts when a backup size deviates significantly from its usual pattern.›Backup restoreRestore a backup to its original or a different server.›Recovery and compliance boardMonitor your backup health and disaster recovery readiness from one dashboard.›Custom scriptsRun scripts before or after a backup for custom workflows.›Webhooks and trigger URLsIntegrate backup events with external systems via webhooks or on-demand trigger URLs.›Teams, projects, and usersOrganize backups by project and manage team member access.›

Storage providers

You can store your backups on any of the supported cloud storage providers.

Storage providersBrowse all supported storage destinations and learn how to connect them.›

Security and privacy

SimpleBackups is designed to keep your data secure at every step.

Backup encryptionEncrypt your backups at rest using your own encryption key.›How your data is processedUnderstand what data SimpleBackups accesses and how it is handled.›Restricting permissionsLimit what SimpleBackups can access on your servers and storage.›Data processing agreementReview the GDPR-compliant data processing agreement.›

Account and billing

SubscriptionsUnderstand plans, usage-based features, and how billing works.›Manage invoicesUpdate your billing email and download invoices.›Cancel your accountSteps to cancel your SimpleBackups subscription.›

Troubleshooting

If something is not working as expected, these guides can help you diagnose and resolve common issues.

Help, tips, and troubleshootingBrowse solutions for connection issues, backup failures, and storage errors.›