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# Creating a Backup Job

> Schedule automatic backups for a database.

A backup job ties together a database, a storage destination, and a schedule.

## Before you start

You'll need:

* An online agent ([check status](/agents/agent-status))
* A configured database connection ([add one](/databases/adding-a-database))
* A storage destination ([set one up](/storage/managed-storage))

## Creating a job

From the [Jobs page](https://app.savemydb.com/jobs), click **New Job** and fill in:

| Field         | Description                                                |
| ------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- |
| Job name      | A label to identify this job.                              |
| Type          | `Backup` for regular database backups.                     |
| Schedule      | How often the job runs — see [Schedules](/jobs/schedules). |
| Agent         | Which agent runs this job.                                 |
| DB Connection | Which database to back up.                                 |
| Storage       | Where to store the resulting backup.                       |

Click **Create Job**. The job is now active and will run automatically according to its schedule.

## Job status

| Status       | Meaning                                      |
| ------------ | -------------------------------------------- |
| **Active**   | The job is enabled and will run on schedule. |
| **Disabled** | The job won't run until re-enabled.          |

You can toggle a job between active and disabled at any time from the Jobs page.