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Backups

Last updated: March 3, 2026

Open the Backups tab to configure backup storage and schedules. Backups are disabled by default — a repository must be configured before they activate.

Backup configuration

FieldDescription
StatusEnabled or Disabled depending on whether a repository is configured
Active RepositoryThe object storage repository currently receiving backups
Methodpg-basebackup for PostgreSQL

Add a backup repository

American Cloud Managed Databases integrates with American Cloud Object Storage for backup storage.

  1. Create a storage unit and bucket in Object Storage if you don't have one already.
  2. In the Backups tab, click Add Repository.
  3. Connect your object storage bucket.
  4. Once a repository is added, backups are enabled and the Status updates to Enabled.

Recommendation: Configure backups before your database reaches production traffic. Object Storage is the most cost-effective way to retain point-in-time snapshots.

Manual backups

  1. Go to the Backups tab.
  2. Click Trigger Backup (available once a repository is configured).
  3. The backup appears in Backup History when complete.

Backup schedules

Automate recurring backups on a defined interval.

  1. Go to the Backups tab.
  2. Click Create Schedule.
  3. Configure the schedule interval and retention policy.

Backup history

The Backup History section lists all completed backups with timestamps and status. Use this to confirm a backup ran successfully before making changes to your database.

See also: Enable backups with Object Storage