SQLBackupAndFTP guide

How to back up databases to Google Drive

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

Step 4 of 9

Send backups to Google Drive

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 Google Drive — you will see this form.

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

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After that return to SQLBackupAndFTP, paste the authorization code and click Connect.

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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.

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