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storing a snapshot backup on server

Hi

Is it possible to setup snapshots to move all backup files to dropbox? I want to move all backup files to dropbox to free up server space.

Thanks!

Sat, 8 Aug 2015 3:06:52
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  • Anang
    • New Recruit

    Hi Clark

    Thanks for contacting us :slight_smile:

    Yes you can use Snapshot with Dropbox as backup server.You also can use Dropbox for existing Snapshot job but it will used in next backup schedule/process, you just need to setup Dropbox and change your existing Snapshot job destination.

    And if what you mean to move old backup files that’s already in your server (from previous Snapshot jobs) to Dropbox, then you must move it manually by yourself :slight_smile: . Let me know if you need help to setup Dropbox in Snapshot :slight_smile:

    Hope that helps :slight_smile:

    Best Regards

  • Clark
    • Site Builder, Child of Zeus

    So with the maximum number of local archives set to 0 – does that keep them all on the server? Or is this setting over ridden when you setup the backup destination as dropbox?

    The reason I ask is a snapshot backup with a file size of 365mb has been left on my server, and I expected it to be moved to dropbox.

    I have granted you access.

  • Tyler Postle
    • Recruit

    Hey Clark,

    Sorry for the delay here. Keeping that option as “0” will keep them all on the server as well as send them to the destination, if you have set one other than local. If you don’t want to save them all on your server then set it to “1” and it will only ever have 1 backup on your local server.

    Hope that helps! If you still have any further questions just let us know.

    All the best,

    Tyler