Configuring automatic backup schedules on FileMaker Server
BeginnerCreate and manage backup schedules to protect your hosted databases with regular, automated snapshots.
What you'll learn
- How to create a backup schedule in Admin Console
- How to set the backup frequency, destination, and retention count
- The difference between a backup copy and a clone
FileMaker Server's built-in backup scheduler creates copies of hosted databases on a configurable interval. Server pauses each file, copies it, then resumes — producing consistent backups without disconnecting clients.
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Create a backup schedule
In Admin Console, go to Schedules → New Schedule → Backup. Choose which databases to include (All Databases or a specific file), set a destination folder, and choose a frequency: Daily, Weekly, or a custom interval in minutes or hours. FileMaker Server creates the destination folder automatically.
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