Configuring Automated Backups with S3 and WolfPanel

Why Backups Matter

A reliable backup strategy is your final line of defense against hardware failure, malicious attacks, or accidental command line mistakes.

WolfPanel includes first-class support for automated backups to any S3-compatible cloud storage (such as AWS S3, Cloudflare R2, Backblaze B2, or DigitalOcean Spaces).

Step-by-Step Configuration

Setting up automated backups takes less than five minutes.

Step 1: Create an S3 Bucket and API Keys

Go to your cloud provider dashboard, create a private bucket, and generate an Access Key ID and Secret Access Key. Make sure to grant read/write permissions to this bucket.

Step 2: Connect the Storage in WolfPanel

Navigate to Backups > Storage Providers in your WolfPanel dashboard:

1. Click **Add Provider**.

2. Select S3 Compatible.

3. Input your Bucket Name, Region, Endpoint URL, Access Key, and Secret Key.

4. Click Test Connection to verify settings.

Step 3: Define a Backup Schedule

Now go to Backups > Schedules and click New Schedule:

• **Target**: Select the specific databases or application directories you want to back up.

• **Interval**: Choose between Daily, Weekly, or Hourly.

• **Retention**: Set how many historical backups to keep (we recommend at least 14 days).

Encrypted at Rest

To guarantee privacy, WolfPanel compresses and encrypts your backup files using AES-256 before transmitting them to the S3 bucket. Even if your cloud storage is compromised, your data remains fully protected.