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Backup Settings
Backup Settings allow administrators to customize how Bulwark creates, stores, and manages server backups.
These settings control automatic backups, retention policies, recovery protection, notifications, and premium recovery features.
Accessing Backup Settings
Navigate to:
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Dashboard → Recovery → Backup SettingsFrom this page you can configure all backup-related features.
General Settings
Enable Backups
Controls whether Bulwark can create and manage backups for your server.
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EnabledDisabling backups will prevent new snapshots from being created.
Automatic Backups
Bulwark can automatically create backups on a schedule.
Enable Automatic Backups
Automatically create recovery points without manual intervention.
Premium Feature
⭐ Premium Required
Backup Frequency
Choose how often backups should be created.
Available Options
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Hourly
Daily
Weekly
MonthlyRecommended
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DailyMaximum Backups
Limit how many backups Bulwark stores.
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10 Backups
25 Backups
50 BackupsWhen the limit is reached, the oldest backups will be removed automatically.
Backup Contents
Choose what data is included in backups.
Roles
Includes:
- Role Names
- Colors
- Permissions
- Position Order
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EnabledChannels
Includes:
- Text Channels
- Voice Channels
- Forums
- Announcements
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EnabledCategories
Includes:
- Category Structure
- Channel Organization
- Permission Overwrites
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EnabledEmojis
Save custom server emojis.
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EnabledStickers
Save custom server stickers.
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EnabledBulwark Settings
Save Bulwark configuration.
Includes:
- AntiRaid
- AntiSpam
- Verification
- Logging
- Security Settings
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EnabledSmart Snapshots
Smart Snapshots automatically create backups before important actions.
Before Restore
Create a safety backup before restoring another snapshot.
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EnabledBefore Panic Mode
Create a backup before emergency lockdown.
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Enabled⭐ Premium Feature
Before AntiNuke Actions
Create a backup before AntiNuke performs recovery actions.
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Enabled⭐ Premium Feature
Before Mass Moderation
Create a backup before large moderation actions.
Examples:
- Mass Ban
- Mass Kick
- Mass Timeout
⭐ Premium Feature
Retention Settings
Retention controls how long backups are stored.
Enable Retention
Automatically remove old backups.
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EnabledRetention Period
Examples:
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7 Days
30 Days
90 DaysRecommended
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30 DaysNotifications
Receive alerts whenever backup actions occur.
Enable Notifications
Send backup activity messages to a channel.
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EnabledNotification Channel
The channel where Bulwark posts:
- Backup Created
- Backup Deleted
- Backup Restored
- Backup Failures
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#backup-logsDM Server Owner
Send important recovery notifications directly to the server owner.
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Enabled⭐ Premium Feature
Premium Features
Premium servers unlock additional recovery tools.
Cloud Backups
Store backups securely.
⭐ Premium
Snapshot Viewer
Preview backups before restoring.
⭐ Premium
Automatic Backups
Schedule backups automatically.
⭐ Premium
Unlimited Retention
Store backups for extended periods.
⭐ Premium
Recovery Analytics
Track:
- Backup Creation History
- Restore Activity
- Recovery Trends
- Backup Usage Statistics
⭐ Premium
Recommended Configuration
Small Servers
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Automatic Backups: Disabled
Retention: 30 Days
Notifications: EnabledGrowing Communities
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Automatic Backups: Daily
Retention: 90 Days
Smart Snapshots: EnabledLarge Public Servers
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Automatic Backups: Daily
Cloud Backups: Enabled
Snapshot Viewer: Enabled
Unlimited Retention: EnabledRelated Pages
- Recovery Overview
- Backups
- Recovery Center
- Panic Mode
- Premium Features
Backup Settings help ensure your server always has a reliable recovery point available when you need it most.
