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Backup Policy

Configure automated backup schedules for your databases.

Get Backup Policy​

GET /v1/databases/{db_type}/{db_name}/backup-policy
curl -X GET "https://api.wayscloud.services/v1/databases/postgresql/my_db/backup-policy" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $WAYSCLOUD_API_KEY"

Set Backup Policy​

PUT /v1/databases/{db_type}/{db_name}/backup-policy
{
  "enabled": true,
  "schedule": "daily",
  "retention_days": 30,
  "time": "02:00"
}

Parameters​

  • enabled - Enable/disable automated backups
  • schedule - hourly, daily, weekly
  • retention_days - How long to keep backups (1-365)
  • time - Backup time (HH:MM format, UTC)

Example​

curl -X PUT "https://api.wayscloud.services/v1/databases/postgresql/my_db/backup-policy" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $WAYSCLOUD_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "enabled": true,
    "schedule": "daily",
    "retention_days": 30,
    "time": "02:00"
  }'

Response​

{
  "success": true,
  "backup_policy": {
    "enabled": true,
    "schedule": "daily",
    "retention_days": 30,
    "time": "02:00",
    "next_backup": "2025-11-05T02:00:00Z"
  }
}

Best Practices​

  1. Daily backups for production databases
  2. 30-day retention minimum
  3. Off-peak hours for backup time
  4. Test restores regularly