SQLBackupAndFTP guide

How to back up databases to Box

Follow the complete setup, or jump straight to the step you need.

Step 4 of 9

Send backups to Box

Choose your storage destination

Contabo and Internxt use the S3 Compatible - Custom setup. Use the endpoint and credentials supplied by your provider.

If you selected to send backups to Box — you will see this form.

On the Box Settings form you’ll need to authorize SQLBackupAndFTP to access your Box. Click Authorize to open Box authorization page in your browser, sign in your to Box account and click at Allow. On the next page you will see the field with authorization code. Copy it to the clipboard.

Send backups to Box — SQLBackupAndFTP settings
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After that return to SQLBackupAndFTP, paste the authorization code and click Connect.

Send backups to Box — SQLBackupAndFTP settings
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After you are authorized, you can enter the path to a backup folder. SQLBackupAndFTP will create the folder if it does not exist.

Send backups to Box — SQLBackupAndFTP settings
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