# Triggering backup tasks ## Triggering backup tasks **Xopero ONE** allows you to run backup tasks manually. You don’t need to wait for the scheduler to start the backup—you can initiate it yourself at any time if needed. In all relevant **device dashboard** views, simply click the **Start now** (**device view**) or **start** button (**list view**) to run a backup task manually.

Device view in Devices tab.

Alternatively, you can open the **Plans** tab to see a list of all backup plans and trigger a backup task directly from there using the **start** button.

List of backup plans in XMS.

*** ## Choosing a copy type If, during the backup plan creation, you chose to protect your data using the **basic schedule type**, you can select whether a **full** or **incremental** copy will be performed when the backup task is triggered.