Feature • Last updated: October 14, 2025

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.

Demonstration: Setting up automatic backups with the three-step wizard and monitoring backup history

Simple Three-Step Setup

1

Source & Destination

Select files/folders from any storage and choose where to backup

2

Configuration

Set schedule, retention, compression, and encryption options

3

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