Backing Up Remote Folders

CuteFTP allows you to create copies of remote files and folders on your local computer regularly or at a scheduled time. CuteFTP also compresses the backup automatically.

To back up a remote folder

1. On the main menu, click Tools > Folder Tools > Backup Remote Folders. The Site Backup Wizard appears.

2. In the Local path for storing backup file box, click the folder icon to specify the local folder for the backup.

3. In the Remote path to backup box, type the path of the remote folder to be backed up.

4. To include subfolders of the target folder, select the Include subfolders check box.

5. Click Next.

6. In the Choose compression type list, click a compression type:

   • No compression

   • ZIP

   • Cab

   • GZip

7. Click Next.

8. Select from the following options.

   • Run now - To start the backup immediately.

   • Schedule - To schedule the backup at a specified time.

9. Click Next.

10. Do one of the following:

    • If you clicked Run, click Finish to start the backup.

    • If you clicked Schedule:

    • 1. In the Start on area, specify the date and time for the synchronization.

      2. To repeat the backup after a specified period, select the Enable recurrence check box, then in the Repeat every box, specify a time and unit (minute, hours, days, weeks, months, years).

      3. Click Next.

      4. Click Finish.

    The backup task appears in the Queue Window.

To discontinue a scheduled backup task

• Right-click the task in the Queue Window, then click Remove Selected.