# Automating Backups

Automating backups ensures your server is consistently protected without manual intervention:

1. Log in to the [Ridgeline Servers Control Panel](https://panel.ridgelineservers.com).
2. Go to your server and open the **Schedules** tab.
3. Click **Create New Schedule** and set a name for the task (e.g., "Daily Backup").
4. Use the **Cron Expression** field to specify when the task will run. 
    - For example: 
        - `0 2 * * *` to run the backup daily at 2 AM.
        - `0 */6 * * *` to run every six hours.
    - If you’re unfamiliar with cronjob syntax, consult [https://crontab.guru/examples.html](https://crontab.guru/examples.html) or the cheat sheet provided in the panel.
5. Under **Actions**, click **Add New Task** and select **Create Backup**.
6. Enable **Task is Active**, then click **Create Schedule**.

The schedule will now automatically create backups at the specified times.

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