Auto Backup: Automatic File Protection
Set up automatic backups that copy your files between any storage locations. Choose your schedule, add compression with password protection, and let FTPie handle the rest with detailed monitoring and history tracking.
Simple Three-Step Setup
Source & Destination
Select files/folders from any storage and choose where to backup
Configuration
Set schedule, retention, compression, and encryption options
Save & Activate
Name your backup and save - it will run automatically
Flexible Scheduling Options
Daily Backups
Run at specific time each day
Weekly Backups
Choose specific days and time each week
Custom Intervals
Set backup frequency in hours, days, or weeks
Manual Only
Run backups only when you choose
"The backup history and detailed logs give me complete visibility into every backup operation, so I always know my data is protected."
Advanced Backup Management
- Real-time Status - View next run time and last run status for each backup
- Backup History - See detailed history with duration, transferred size, and status for each run
- Detailed Logs - Access comprehensive logs for troubleshooting and monitoring
- Pause/Resume - Temporarily pause any backup without losing configuration
Smart Compression & Security
- Compression Level: Choose from multiple compression levels for optimal speed vs size
- Encryption Options: Plain password, 128-bit AES, or 256-bit AES encryption
- Smart Transfer: Files are downloaded locally for compression (unless source is local)
Backup Policies & Management
Missed Run Policy
Choose what happens if backup is missed: Skip, Run Immediately, or Wait for Next Schedule
Retention Policy
Auto-cleanup by days or number of backup versions
Easy Backup Management
All your backups are displayed in a clean vertical list with search functionality. Each backup item shows:
- Backup name and description
- Source files/folders and destination location
- Next scheduled run time
- Last run status and timestamp
- Pause/resume toggle
Restore Process
Current: Manual restore - transfer backup data from destination back to source location
Coming Soon: One-click restore functionality for instant recovery
Usage Scenarios
Auto Backup is perfect for protecting important documents, project files, photos, and any data you can't afford to lose. Use it to automatically sync work files to cloud storage, backup photos from your camera to FTP server, or create encrypted backups of sensitive documents to multiple locations.
For Personal Use
Automatically backup family photos, important documents, and personal projects to cloud storage with encryption
For Business Use
Protect work files with scheduled encrypted backups to multiple locations with detailed audit logs