How to: Enable backups with Object Storage

Backups require an American Cloud Object Storage bucket as the destination repository. Follow these steps to configure automated backups.

Prerequisites

• A running database in Managed Databases
• Access to American Cloud Object Storage

Steps

1. Go to Object Storage in the control panel and create a storage unit if you don't have one.
2. Create a bucket (e.g., my-db-backups).
3. Return to your database and open the Backups tab.
4. Click Add Repository and connect the bucket you created.
5. Once connected, the Status in Backup Configuration updates to Enabled.
6. Click Create Schedule to configure a recurring backup interval and retention policy.

Verify backups are working

1. In the Backups tab, click Trigger Backup to run a manual backup immediately.
2. Check Backup History — the backup should appear with a Completed status within a few minutes.

Notes

• Backups are disabled by default. The Trigger Backup button is inactive until a repository is added.
• Object Storage buckets must be in the same account as the database.
• Configure backups before the database reaches production traffic.

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See also: Backups · Object Storage docs