Backup & Restore
The Backup & Restore tab allows you to create, download, and restore backups of your running application on the Flux Cloud. This ensures you can securely save your application state and recover it in the event of deletion, failure, or redeployment.
How To Access
Applications → Management → Manage App → Local App Management → Backup & Restore
Open the Management tab in the Applications menu, select an application from My Active Apps, click Manage, then go to the Local App Management section and open the Backup & Restore tab.
Backend Selector
At the top right you'll find a FluxNode IP selector, letting you choose which node you want to inspect or control. This allows you to manage individual node instances of your app. A reload button is also available to refresh the list of currently active FluxNodes running your application.
Overview
This tab includes two primary functions:
Backup: Create and manage manual snapshots of your application's data container.
Restore: Revert your app to a previously saved backup.
Manual Backup Container Data
Use the Manual Backup section to select specific application components to back up.
Steps to Create a Backup:
In the section Manual Backup Container Data, locate your app container (e.g., helloworld).
Click Create Backup.
The new backup will appear in the table below with details like:
Component Name
Created Date
Expiry Date
Size
Actions (Download, Remove)
Downloading a Backup
After creating a backup:
Select the desired applications component(s) you would like to backup.
Click Download to save the selected backups locally, or Download All to save all of them.
This is essential before canceling your subscription to ensure no data loss.
Restore a Backup
To restore your app:
Go to the Restore tab at the top of the Backup/Restore section.
Select the Restore Method
FluxDrive
Remote URL
Upload File
Select the component to restore to
⚠️ Restoring a backup will overwrite your current application state.
Remove a Backup
To delete old or unused backups:
Use the Select option to choose specific backups.
Click Remove All to delete all backups listed.
⚠️ Deleted backups are permanently removed and cannot be recovered.
Best Practices
Backup regularly, especially before:
Major updates or changes
Cancelling a subscription
Migrating to another node
Download and archive your backups to local or cloud storage.
Label backups clearly with their purpose and creation date for easy restoration.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long are backups retained?
Backup expiry dates are shown in the backup table. Make sure to download them before expiration.
Can I schedule automatic backups?
Currently, only manual backups are supported via the UI. For automated solutions, consider using the Flux API.
Is backup creation disruptive to my app?
No. Backups are created without affecting the app's uptime or running status.
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