Summary
This guide shows how to pause and resume backups on Rebit Endpoint Backup. You can manually pause backups or set the preference to trigger them.
How to Pause Backup?
Rebit Endpoint Backup gives you the option to pause backups in progress. This feature can come in handy when you have bandwidth-intensive or CPU-intensive tasks. To manually pause the backup, follow the steps below.
Pause the Backup Manually
Step 1. Click on the Account menu in the top right corner of the Rebit Endpoint Backup window.
Step 2. Scroll over Pause backup for option.
Step 3. Select the time interval of your choice to pause backup as required.
You will see a message on the top of the app window saying, “You have currently paused for backup. Please resume backup to proceed.”
Resume the Backup
To resume the backup process, click on the Account menu and select the Resume backup option.
Pause and Resume the Backup Automatically
Rebit Endpoint Backup can automatically pause the backup process when certain events occur. The events include:
When the PC is in power saver mode.
When the PC is using a metered network.
When the internet connection is interrupted
Now to set your preferences, you can go through the steps below.
Step 1. Click on the Settings in the app window.
Step 2. Select Preferences on the side navigation bar.
Step 3. Now, toggle the following options as required.
a. Automatically pause Rebit Backup in battery saver mode.
b. Automatically pause Rebit Backup when using a metered network.
The backup process automatically resumes once the monitored event ends. The corresponding monitored events can only end in the following ways:
When the backup is paused due to battery saver mode, please connect your device to a power outlet to resume the backup.
When the backup is paused due to metered connection, please change your device’s internet connection to an unmetered connection to resume the backup.
When the backup is paused due to network interruption, please connect your device to a functioning internet connection to resume the backup.
You can resume the backup by clicking on Resume on the windows notification panel as well.
