Getting Started

Welcome to DBackup! This guide will help you understand the basics and get your first backup running in minutes.

What is DBackup?

DBackup is a self-hosted web application for automating database backups. It supports multiple database engines, various storage destinations, encryption, compression, and flexible retention policies.

Key Features

Multi-Database Support: MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQLite, Redis, Microsoft SQL Server
Flexible Storage: 13+ adapters including local filesystem, S3, Google Drive, SFTP, and more
Multi-Destination Jobs: A single job can upload to multiple storage destinations simultaneously
Backup Encryption: AES-256-GCM encryption with an Encryption Vault, key rotation, and offline Recovery Kits
Compression: Built-in GZIP and Brotli compression
Scheduling & Retention: Cron-based scheduling with GVS (Grandfather-Father-Son) retention policies
Notifications: 9+ adapters including Discord, Slack, Teams, Telegram, Email, and more
Storage Monitoring: Per-destination alerts for usage spikes, storage limit warnings, and missing backups
Restore: Browse backup history, verify checksums, and restore directly to a database including database remapping

Prerequisites

Docker & Docker Compose (recommended)
Or: Node.js 20+ for local development

Installation

Follow the Installation Guide to set up DBackup with Docker Compose or Docker Run.

Next Steps

First Steps - Log in and set up your first backup
Database Sources - Configure database connections
Storage Destinations - Setup backup storage
Encryption - Secure your backups
Scheduling - Automate your backups

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