Server & file backups

Back up your server's file system, directories, or individual files to any cloud storage provider.

Server and file backups let you protect website files, configuration directories, application data, and anything else stored on your server's file system. SimpleBackups connects to your server via SSH or the Backup Agent, archives the files you specify, and stores them on the cloud storage provider of your choice. You can schedule backups to run automatically and use incremental mode to save storage by only transferring changed files.

What you can back up

Server and file backups cover anything accessible on your server's file system. Common use cases include website files, application directories, configuration files, logs, and uploaded media. You can also back up cloud object storage buckets like DigitalOcean Spaces by mounting them as a file system.

Full vs incremental backups

A full backup archives all specified files every time it runs. An incremental backup only transfers files that have changed since the last run, which saves storage space and speeds up the backup process. You can choose between full and incremental mode when creating a backup.

Create a file/server backupStep-by-step guide to setting up your first server or file backup.›Incremental file backupsLearn how incremental backups work and when to use them.›Restore a file/server backupHow to download and restore your file backups.›