Overview

The Backups section allows users to view and manage daily backups of their monitored n8n installations. Backups are generated automatically every day at 06:00 AM CET and cover the current calendar month.

Accessing the Backups Section

1. Log in to your n8n dashboard.
2. Navigate to Activity → Backups.
3. The Backups panel displays at a glance:
   • A brief description of the backup schedule.
   • Countdown timer until the next backup.

Header

• Title: Backups
• Description: Indicates that backups are created daily at 06:00 AM CET and applies only to monitored installations.
• Countdown Timer: Shows time remaining until the next scheduled backup.

Filters Toolbar

The filters toolbar lets you narrow down displayed backup entries. It includes three dropdowns and a clear button:

1. Filter by Period
   • Options:
     • Today
     • Yesterday
     • This week
     • Last week
     • This month
     • Last month
     • This quarter
     • Last quarter
     • This year
     • Last year
   • Use to restrict backups to a specific time range.
2. Filter by Installation
   • Options:
     • All
     • A list of your monitored installation IDs and names.
   • Select an installation to view only its backup history.
3. Filter by Changes
   • Options:
     • All
     • Only Changes
   • Use "Only Changes" to show backups that include workflow modifications.
4. Clear Filters
   • Button to reset all filters to their default (All) selections.