User guide¶
This guide covers everything you need to get Mnemosynce running and keeping your data safe — from installation through day-to-day monitoring.
What you will need¶
Before you begin, make sure you have:
- A Linux server that will run Mnemosynce (the backup server)
- One or more machines whose data you want to back up (can include the backup server itself)
- A destination for the remote copy — another machine reachable over SSH, or a locally-mounted drive
- A Gmail account with an app password for email reports
Steps at a glance¶
- Install Mnemosynce on your backup server
- Complete the first-time setup wizard in the web UI
- Write your backup configuration
- Generate SSH keys for passwordless access to remote hosts
- Test connectivity and set a schedule
- Watch your first run in the dashboard and progress view
- Know how to restore files when you need them