File backups will normally run on a set schedule. To perform a backup manually:

1. Click the Backups tab on the main dashboard panel.
2. Click Host Summary under the “Server” menu on the left.
3. Under the hosts table, click the name of the host you wish to manage.
4. You are now in the “Host Backup Summary” page.
5. Under “User Actions” there are 3 buttons: Start Incr Backup, Start Full Backup, Stop/Dequeue Backup.

An incremental backup only backs up new files and files that have changed since the last backup of any kind. This is a faster, more efficient process because it ignores files that are already backed up or haven't changed. You can perform an incremental backup after making a change to a single document and it will be backed up along with the other files.

A full backup performs a backup of all specified files and folders regardless of whether they have changed since the last backup. This option transfers all data, and can be a lengthy process if there are many files or very large files. It is not often necessary to perform a full backup manually.

This option provides a safe method of halting a backup process or delaying a scheduled backup. After clicking this button, you are prompted to confirm your decision, but you are also given the option to “Please don't start another backup for hours.” Fill in this field to delay a backup.