Old Backups Not Getting Removed

  • Resolved yourbudweiser

    (@yourbudweiser)


    4 days, 8 hours ago

    I have configured UpdraftPlus to back up files weekly, retaining only two scheduled backups, and to back up the database daily, retaining up to seven scheduled backups.

    However, I have noticed that the plugin is not adhering to these retention settings. There are significantly more than two file backups and seven database backups stored on the server, which is causing the server to run out of disk space.

    Could you advise on how to ensure the retention settings are properly enforced, or if there’s a way to automate the cleanup of old backups to prevent this issue?

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  • Plugin Support nrobertsudp

    (@nrobertsudp)

    Hi there,

    Part of the backup process is the automated removal/cleanup of the local server files.
    If a backup doesn’t get sent to remote storage or there’s an issue files may be left over.

    In your case, to make sure retention rules are applied to local (server) backups try this.
    Go to the Settings >> Expert settings >> Show expert settings >> Delete local backup.

    Uncheck the box next to ‘Delete local backup’ if it is checked and click ‘Save Changes’.
    The local server backups will now be subject to the retention rules you have in place.

    Due to the first factor I mentioned you may need to remove some old files manually.

    Best regards,

    Nick

    Thread Starter yourbudweiser

    (@yourbudweiser)

    “Delete local backup” was not checked.

    Plugin Support nrobertsudp

    (@nrobertsudp)

    Hi there,

    Thanks for confirming. Could you please provide me with a recent backup log file?

    I’d like to check the retention settings are being correctly applied during a backup.
    If they are it will mean the extra backups are possibly left over from previous issues.

    Additionally, if possible, a screenshot of the existing backups would also be helpful.

    Best regards,

    Nick

    PS. You could use a service like Pastebin to share the log file.

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