> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.blinko.space/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Schedule Task

> Blinko can automatically backup and archive your notes

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#### 1. **Schedule Back Up**

* **Toggle**:  If toggled on, backups are scheduled based on the defined interval.
* **Schedule Interval**: The interval is set to 5 days in this case, indicating backups will occur every 5 days.

#### 2. **Schedule Archive Blinko**

* **Toggle**: Enable or disable the automatic archiving of "Blinko" data.
* **Archive Frequency**: Linked to the interval setting above, the system automatically archives data every defined interval.

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### Table Details

The table provides a summary of scheduled tasks:

#### Columns:

1. **Name**: The specific name of the task.
   * **Backup Database**: Indicates the database backup process.
   * **Auto Archive Blinko**: Refers to the automatic archiving of Blinko-related data.

2. **Schedule**: The frequency of the task.
   * Both tasks are scheduled to run "Every week" in this example.

3. **Last Run**: The time when the task was last executed.
   * **Backup Database**: Last ran 13 days ago.
   * **Auto Archive Blinko**: Executed "a few seconds ago," indicating it has just completed.

4. **Backup File**: The file path of the saved backup or archive.
   * Example: `.blinko/files/blinko_export.bko`
   * A download icon is available to retrieve the backup file.

5. **Status**: Indicates the current status of the task.
   * **Running**: Both tasks are currently active and functioning as expected.

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### Functionality

1. **Task Automation**:
   * Backups and archiving are handled automatically based on the defined schedule.
   * This reduces the need for manual intervention and ensures data is consistently preserved.

2. **File Accessibility**:
   * Users can easily access and download the generated backup files from the "Backup File" column.

3. **Real-Time Monitoring**:
   * The status column helps monitor whether tasks are actively running or paused.

4. **Customizable Frequency**:
   * Users can adjust the interval to fit their needs, e.g., daily, weekly, or custom intervals like "5 days."

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### Suggested Actions

1. **Ensure Regular Backups**:
   * Review the "Last Run" column and adjust the schedule to ensure backups are not too far apart.
2. **Verify Backup Files**:
   * Regularly download and verify backup files for integrity and usability.
3. **Monitor Status**:
   * Check the "Status" column periodically to confirm that tasks are running smoothly.