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How to set up automatic backups on Ubuntu using Deja Dup
19/01/2025 21:30:13

How to set up automatic backups on Ubuntu using Deja Dup

### Résumé **Facts and Context:** 1. **Automatic Backup Setup:** - Enable password saving to avoid manual entry during backups. - Initiate the first backup by clicking "Next" after setting parameters. 2. **First Backup Process:** - Copies all selected folders from scratch. - Duration depends on data volume (minutes to hours). 3. **Automatic Backups Configuration:** - Activated via a dialog box after initial setup. - Default is daily backups; customizable through preferences. 4. **Backup Frequency and Storage Settings:** - Options include daily, every two days, every three days, or weekly. - Choose how long to keep backups (3 months, 6 months, 1 year, or forever). 5. **Testing Backups:** - Regularly restore files from backups to ensure functionality. **Summary:** This guide explains how to set up automatic backups on Ubuntu using Deja Dup, covering initial setup, first backup process, configuration options for frequency and storage, and the importance of regularly testing backups. [Plus...]