What does validate destination do?

The Validate Destination option checks whether the configured destination (such as a remote server, cloud storage, or local path) is properly set up and accessible.

When you click “Validate” for a selected destination in JetBackup > Destinations it does following things -

• Tests connectivity to the specified destination (e.g., FTP, S3, Google Drive).
• Verifies authentication credentials (like API keys, usernames, passwords).
• Checks for correct permissions to ensure JetBackup can read/write to the destination folder.
• Ensures destination is ready to store or retrieve backup files.

If you receive a success notification, it means the destination has been successfully validated.