Getting Started

Set up Backups & Restoration

Overview

Backup & Restoration in Cywift enables organizations to protect critical system data by creating secure backups and restoring data when required. Backups are stored on a configured SFTP server and can be scheduled or triggered manually to ensure data availability and business continuity.

Accessing Backup & Restoration

• Go to Settings.
• Select Backup.
• Review and configure backup and restoration options.

Backup Configuration

• Backups are stored on an external SFTP server to ensure secure off-platform data protection.

SFTP Server

• Displays the current SFTP server configuration status.
• If not configured, backups cannot be stored externally.

Port

• Default port: 22
• Used for secure SFTP communication.

Protocol

• Backup transfers use the SFTP protocol for encrypted data transmission.

Directory Path

• Specifies the directory on the SFTP server where backup files are stored.
• Must be configured before enabling scheduled backups.

Backup Schedule

Schedule Status

• Indicates whether automated backups are enabled or disabled.
• Default state: Off

Backup Interval

• When enabled, backups can run at defined intervals (e.g., every 1 hour).

Edit Backup Settings

Click Edit to:

• Configure the SFTP server
• Set the directory path
• Enable or modify the backup schedule

Manual Backup

Start Backup

• Click Start Backup to trigger an immediate backup.
• Useful before system changes or maintenance activities.

Last Backup Status

• Displays the status of the most recent backup.
• If no backup has been performed, the status shows Not Available.

Backup History Table

Displays:

• Date and Time of Backup
• Filename
• Backup Type
• File Size

Backup Status

If no backups exist, the table displays No Backup present.

Refresh

Click Refresh to reload the latest backup records.

Restore Backup

Restore

• Use the Restore option to recover data from an existing backup file.
• Restoration is available only if valid backups are present in the history.

Restoring a backup may overwrite current system data. Ensure you select the correct backup file before proceeding.