Under this section, you have the option to schedule automated backups in JetBackup. Schedules tells JetBackup the time and frequency a backup should be generated, configure what to back up and where to store your backups. Depending on your license tier, you may also have the option to set multiple schedules.
NOTE: The WordPress cron system is triggered only when visitors access your website. If you wish to schedule a backup for your website using JBWP cron, please follow this link on how to automatically initiate this process.
To schedule an automated backup, click the "+ Create schedule" button.
The Schedule settings window will then pop-up that lets you configure and customize your scheduled backup, the items you would like to include on the backup, and select the cloud(remote) destination(s) to transfer your backups to. Please see below for more information regarding the available options on the Backup window:
Specify a custom label for your scheduled backup.
Select the frequency you prefer for JetBackup to generate backups.
Schedule Type | Options |
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Hour | -- |
Day |
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Week |
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Month |
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Year |
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Backup your entire WordPress site.
Select which backup items you would like to include/exclude from your backup(s).
Backup databases | Backup files |
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Enable and select which remote cloud destination you would like to upload and transfer your backups to. Please check the Cloud section on how to configure your Cloud destination(s) and check the table below for a list of supported cloud destinations:
To edit an existing schedule, click on the Edit icon corresponding to the schedule(s) you would like to modify. You will have the option to modify the same options you have when creating a schedule.