How do I backup OpenClaw data?
Definitive Answer
FetchOpenClaws automatically backs up your agent configs, memory state, and conversation history daily. You can also create on-demand backups before major changes. Restore to any point with a single click, choosing to recover all data or specific components like config or memory only.
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1Automatic daily backups are enabled by default — verify they are running in the Backup dashboard.
- 2Before major config changes, create an on-demand backup as an extra safety net.
- 3Test a restore in a staging environment to verify your backup recovery process works.
- 4Configure cross-region backup replication for disaster recovery if needed.
- 5Set up backup retention policies based on your compliance requirements.
- 6Export critical backups locally for additional offline storage.
Example Prompt
Set up a backup strategy for my production OpenClaw agents: daily automatic backups with 30-day retention, cross-region replication, and weekly restore verification tests.
Common Pitfalls
- Never testing the restore process — you might discover issues only when you need it most
- Relying only on automatic backups without on-demand snapshots before risky changes
- Not checking backup status regularly, missing failed backup jobs
- Keeping all backups in a single region without cross-region replication
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