# File-level backup

#### File-level backup protects selected directories and individual files on your device.

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## Creating a backup plan

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Log in to [**XMS**](#user-content-fn-1)[^1], go to the **Backup** tab (**Plans** > **Backup**) and click the **+ Add plan** button in the top toolbar.

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Select **Devices** from the platforms list.

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In the next aside, select **Files & folders** option and choose one or more devices for the plan to apply to (you can also select the plan to include all activated devices).

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Define the name of the backup plan.
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In the **Data to protect** section, select the data you want to include in the backup plan:

1. **Global rules** allow you to define locations that will apply to all selected devices. This method offers three options to choose from:
   1. **Path** — allows you to manually enter the file or folder path.
   2. **System variable** — enables the use of OS variables such as `USERPROFILE`, `ALLUSERSPROFILE`, or `SystemRoot`.\
      \
      ‼️**When specifying a variable in Xopero ONE, percent signs `%`** <mark style="color:red;">**must be omitted**</mark>**.**<br>
   3. **Xopero variable** — provides a predefined list of variables such as `SYSTEM_DISK`, `ALL_DISKS`, and `HOMES`.

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2. **Select from device** — this method allows you to choose paths individually for each device by connecting remotely to its file system.

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When creating a backup plan, you can use filters to gain better control over the files being backed up.

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All information about filters and how to use them can be found in [this article](https://helpcenter.xopero.com/xopero-one-en/management/backup-plans/filters).
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Filters are available <mark style="color:red;">**only in the file-level backup plan**</mark>.
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Specify the backup location by choosing from the available storage options within your service.

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Configure the [**Scheduler & data retention** settings](https://helpcenter.xopero.com/xopero-one-en/management/scheduler-and-retention) by defining when backups should run and which types of backup copies to use.

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Set the retention policy to determine how long backups are stored — any copies exceeding this period <mark style="color:red;">**will be automatically deleted**</mark>.
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Go to the **Advanced settings** section to customize additional options, including encryption, compression levels, and bandwidth limit. These settings provide greater flexibility and help optimize the backup process.

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After completing the configuration, click the **Save** button. The protection plan will then automatically begin protecting your devices according to the schedule you defined.&#x20;

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You can also click **Save\&Run** button to immediately start the backup process, regardless of schedule.
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[^1]: Xopero ONE Management Service