Backup & Restore
Protect your server configurations and settings with built-in backup functionality.
What Gets Backed Up
Section titled “What Gets Backed Up”- Server Configurations: All saved servers
- SSH Keys: Imported private keys (encrypted)
- Snippets: Saved command snippets
- Settings: App preferences
Not included: Passwords (for security)
Creating Backups
Section titled “Creating Backups”Manual Backup
Section titled “Manual Backup”- Settings → Backup
- Tap Create Backup
- Choose location
- Backup saved with timestamp
Auto Backup
Section titled “Auto Backup”Settings → Backup → Auto Backup:
- Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Off
Cloud Sync
Section titled “Cloud Sync”- iOS/macOS: iCloud automatic backup
- Android: Google Drive integration
Restoring
Section titled “Restoring”From Local Backup
Section titled “From Local Backup”- Settings → Backup → Restore Backup
- Select backup file
- Authenticate (biometric/password)
- Confirm restore
From Cloud
Section titled “From Cloud”- Sign in to same cloud account
- Settings → Backup → Restore from Cloud
- Select backup from list
- Authenticate and confirm
Important Notes
Section titled “Important Notes”Passwords Not Backed Up
Section titled “Passwords Not Backed Up”After restore, you’ll need to re-enter passwords for each server.
Tip: Use SSH keys instead - they ARE backed up.
Cross-Platform
Section titled “Cross-Platform”Backups work across all platforms (iOS ↔ Android ↔ Desktop).
Best Practices
Section titled “Best Practices”- Enable auto backup for peace of mind
- Test restore periodically to verify backups work
- Backup before updating app or switching devices
- Use SSH keys to avoid re-entering passwords
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”Restore failed:
- Check backup file integrity
- Ensure sufficient storage
- Verify app version compatibility
Missing data after restore:
- Passwords are not backed up (re-enter them)
- Check selective restore settings