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Backup

caution

Brobench backups contain Brobench configuration only, such as query editor text, query history, variables, scripts, and app settings. Backups NEVER include Salesforce org data, records or metadata.

Brobench lets you configure/manage quite a bit of configuration — Saved Queries, Query Editor content, Settings, and more. Losing that configuration due to a corrupted Extension/Desktop app, or an accidental deletion or overwrite, can be really painful.

The Backup tab safeguards that configuration so you can restore it in case of any data loss.

To restore a backup, go to the Import tab and load the backup JSON file. Importing a backup overwrites your existing Brobench configuration, so take a fresh backup first if you want to be able to go back.

Local Backups​

Free

Local Backup saves your workspace configuration to a local folder identified by Workspace Dir. It's always on — there's no setting to disable it.

  • Automatic backups. Brobench takes a Local Backup automatically at the interval you choose: Daily (default), 8 Hours, or 4 Hours.
  • On-demand backups. Click Take Local Backup Now to back up immediately.
  • No Workspace Dir configured? Local Backup no longer requires Workspace Dir. If it isn't set (or isn't writable), Brobench downloads the backup as a zip file through your browser's normal downloads instead of failing.

When Workspace Dir is configured, backups are stored as a zipped JSON file in {Workspace Dir}/data/backup. For example, if your Workspace Dir is /Users/john/.brobench/chrome, backups are stored in /Users/john/.brobench/chrome/data/backup.

Remote Backups​

Remote Backup is available for Essential+ users. If your license doesn't include it, the tab shows a message asking you to upgrade.

Remote Backup securely saves your Brobench configuration to Datasert's servers, encrypted in transit and at rest. Unlike Local Backup, Remote Backup always excludes connection secrets (such as saved passwords and access tokens).

  • On-demand backups. Click Take Remote Backup Now to back up immediately.
  • Automatic backups. Turn on Enable Auto Remote Backup and pick an interval (Daily, 8 Hours, or 4 Hours) to have Brobench back up automatically. The Last Remote Backup At field shows when it last ran.

View Remote Backups​

Click on the View Remote Backups button to view all your available remote backups. App shows the following dialog.

Download Backup: Click on the Download icon to download the backup file to your local machine.

Import Backup: Click on the Import icon to import the backup. App will prompt you to confirm the import action and after confirming, imports the backup to overwrite the current configuration.

caution

Import completely overwrites the configuration from the selected Backup. If you want to be safe, make sure you take backup of the current configuration before importing.

Delete Backup: Click on the Delete icon to delete the backup from the server. App will prompt you to confirm the delete action and after confirming, deletes the backup.