Never forget to backup your website or data again!
Our free Backup Reminder tool helps you create calendar events that remind you when it's time to backup your website, database, or any important data (ideally to your local machine). Simply fill out the form, choose your preferred frequency, and export the reminder to your favorite calendar application.
Why regular backups are important
Regular backups are crucial for protecting your website and data from unexpected issues such as:
- Hardware failures or server crashes
- Malware or ransomware attacks
- Accidental data deletion or corruption
- Failed software updates or migrations
- Natural disasters affecting data centers
While many hosting providers (including Host Media) offer automated backups, it's always a good practice to maintain your own backup schedule as an additional layer of protection.
Create Backup Reminder
How to import calendar files
Apple Calendar
- Download the .ics file
- Double-click the file or drag it into Calendar
- Choose which calendar to add it to
- Click "Add"
Google Calendar
- In Google Calendar, click the "+" next to "Other calendars"
- Select "Import"
- Upload the .ics file
- Choose the destination calendar
- Click "Import"
Microsoft Outlook
- Download the .ics file
- Double-click to open it
- In the calendar item that opens, click "Save & Close"
- The event will be added to your calendar
