How do I name the backup file?

JamesGeddes · March 13, 2024, 9:22pm

You continued to insist on discussing it

tom_l · March 13, 2024, 9:22pm

I’m very sorry you feel that way. I was merely explaining things as they are.

tom_l · March 13, 2024, 9:24pm

Got a link for this?

JamesGeddes · March 13, 2024, 9:24pm

JamesGeddes · March 13, 2024, 9:25pm

github.com/home-assistant/supervisor

User configurable backup filename

opened 11:41AM - 07 Mar 24 UTC

jamesgeddes

bug

### The problem The backup service currently provides the user with the optio…n to configure a `name`. Counterintuitively, this does _not_ set the filename. Even when the `name` is set, the backup file is seemingly given a random string as a filename, such as, - `969fad88.tar` - `a1467f82.tar` - `70344a3d.tar` According to [community members](https://community.home-assistant.io/t/how-do-i-name-the-backup-file/699449/2?u=jamesgeddes), it is not currently possible to set the file name. This limitation poses several challenges for users who rely on backup management systems or external services for storage and versioning. ### Use cases - AWS S3 Integration: AWS S3, a commonly used cloud storage service, relies on consistent filenames for accurate versioning and retrieval of backup files. Enabling customizable filenames in Home Assistant would enhance compatibility with AWS S3 and similar services, ensuring seamless integration and reliable backup management. - Backup System Compatibility: Various backup solutions, including rsync, BorgBackup, and Synology Hyper Backup, require filenames to adhere to specific formats for effective backup management and versioning. Allowing users to configure filenames in Home Assistant would facilitate seamless integration with these backup systems, enhancing overall backup efficiency and reliability. ### Proposed Solution Allow users to customize backup filenames according to their preferences. ### What version of Home Assistant Core has the issue? core-2024.2.5 ### What was the last working version of Home Assistant Core? _No response_ ### What type of installation are you running? Home Assistant OS ### Integration causing the issue Home Assistant Supervisor: Create a full backup. ### Link to integration documentation on our website _No response_ ### Diagnostics information _No response_ ### Example YAML snippet ```yaml service: hassio.backup_full metadata: {} data: compressed: true location: nas name: habak ``` ### Anything in the logs that might be useful for us? _No response_ ### Additional information For context, my own daily backup process is as follows. 1. 0100: Output home assistant full backup to NAS 2. 0400: NAS backs up to AWS S3 With every backup getting a unique filename, it is not possible to use the AWS S3 built-in versioning capabilities. I will instead have to write a script that deletes the old backups from the NAS. If I was able to set a consistent filename, new backups would overwrite the previous backup, which would ensure that - my NAS does not fill up with old backup files. - AWS S3 sees a new version of the same file. I will gladly take this ticket if someone is able to, - assign it to me. - point me in the right direction! --- _First reported by Tankegroda on 2020-04-03 in forum thread [Snapshot naming + Filename](https://community.home-assistant.io/t/snapshot-naming-filename/191348). Issue persists. I could not find a ticket here so apologies in advance if this is a duplicate._

morlies · June 17, 2024, 8:56am

There is a HACS implementation called Auto Backup. It allows to set a custom name of the generated archive. It allows variables (as every service). Backups are listed in the normal location. I posted same answer in another post as well, there are different phrased “snapshot” but also backup.

HCAS auto backup