Creating a Backup

Last modified: May 22, 2025

Introduction

This how-to describes creating a backup of a licensed cloud node.

Prerequisites

Before starting this how-to, make sure you have completed the following prerequisites:

  • You have a licensed cloud node. This option is not available for Free Apps.
  • You have Access to Backups permissions for the node. For more information, see Node Permissions.

Creating a Backup

To create a backup archive of a licensed app, follow these steps:

  1. Go to Apps and select the app.

  2. Click Backups in the navigation pane.

  3. Select the environment for which you want to create a backup snapshot.

  4. Click Create Backup.

Once you have created a backup archive, you can download it by clicking More Options ( ) then selecting Download. For more information, see Downloading a Backup.

Files in a Backup

All files will be included in the backup unless the DeleteAfterDownload attribute of the System.FileDocument entity, or any of its generalizations, is set to true.

The DeleteAfterDownload flag is a security feature that automatically removes files from the file storage system immediately after a successful download and ensures these files are excluded from system backups.

This flag is particularly important when handling sensitive or confidential data, as it guarantees that once a file is downloaded and deleted, it cannot be retrieved from either the active storage or backup systems, thereby maintaining complete data security throughout the file’s lifecycle.

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