Actions100
- Project Actions
- Project Accept Project Invite
- Project Create Project Invite
- Project List Invites For Project
- Project Create Project
- Project Decline Project Invite
- Project Delete Project Avatar
- Project Request Project Avatar Upload
- Project Delete Project Invite
- Project Get Project Invite
- Project Delete Project Membership
- Project Get Project Membership
- Project Update Project Membership
- Project Delete Project
- Project Get Project
- Project Delete Server Avatar
- Project Request Server Avatar Upload
- Project Get Project Token Invite
- Project Get Self Membership For Project
- Project Get Server
- Project List Memberships For Project
- Project List Project Invites
- Project List Project Memberships
- Project List Projects
- Project List Servers
- Project Resend Project Invite Mail
- Project Update Project Description
- Project Update Server Description
- Storagespace Get Project Statistics
- Storagespace Get Server Statistics
- Storagespace Replace Project Notification Threshold
- Storagespace Replace Server Notification Threshold
- Backup Actions
- Backup Create Project Backup Export
- Backup Delete Project Backup Export
- Backup Create Project Backup Schedule
- Backup List Project Backup Schedules
- Backup Create Project Backup
- Backup List Project Backups
- Backup Delete Project Backup Schedule
- Backup Get Project Backup Schedule
- Backup Update Project Backup Schedule
- Backup Delete Project Backup
- Backup Get Project Backup
- Backup Update Project Backup Description
- SSH SFTP User Actions
- Cronjob Actions
- App Actions
- App Execute Action
- App Get App
- App Get Appinstallation
- App Patch Appinstallation
- App Uninstall Appinstallation
- App Get Appversion
- App Get Installed Systemsoftware For Appinstallation
- App Get Missing Dependencies For Appinstallation
- App Get Systemsoftware
- App Get Systemsoftwareversion
- App Link Database
- App List Appinstallations For User
- App List Appinstallations
- App Request Appinstallation
- App List Apps
- App List Appversions
- App List Systemsoftwares
- App List Systemsoftwareversions
- App List Update Candidates For Appversion
- App Replace Database
- App Request Appinstallation Copy
- App Retrieve Status
- App Unlink Database
- App Set Database Users
- Project File System Actions
- Contract Actions
Overview
This node operation creates a backup schedule for a specified project in the Backup resource. It allows users to automate backups by defining when and how long backups should be retained. This is useful for ensuring regular data protection without manual intervention, especially in environments where project data changes frequently and needs consistent safeguarding.
Practical examples:
- Scheduling daily backups of a project at 4:05 AM with a retention period of 7 days.
- Creating weekly backup schedules with descriptive labels to organize multiple backup plans.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Project Id | The unique identifier of the project for which the backup schedule will be created. |
| Description | Optional text describing the backup schedule for easier identification. |
| Schedule | The execution timing of the backup in crontab notation (e.g., "5 4 * * *" for daily 4:05 AM). |
| Ttl | Time-to-live for the backup schedule, specifying how long backups are retained (e.g., "7d" for 7 days). |
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the newly created backup schedule object as returned by the API. This typically includes details such as the schedule ID, project ID, description, cron schedule, TTL, creation timestamps, and status. There is no binary output.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential for authentication with the mittwald mStudio API.
- The node communicates with the mittwald API endpoint at
https://api.mittwald.de. - Proper configuration of the API credential within n8n is necessary for successful requests.
Troubleshooting
- Invalid Project Id: If the provided project ID does not exist or is incorrect, the API may return an error indicating the project was not found. Verify the project ID before running the node.
- Malformed Cron Expression: An invalid schedule string can cause scheduling errors. Ensure the cron expression follows standard crontab syntax.
- TTL Format Errors: The TTL must be a valid time string (e.g., "7d", "24h"). Incorrect formats may lead to rejection by the API.
- Authentication Failures: Missing or invalid API credentials will prevent the node from connecting to the API. Confirm that the API key is correctly set up in n8n.
- Network Issues: Connectivity problems with the mittwald API endpoint can cause request failures. Check network access and proxy settings if applicable.
Links and References
- Crontab Guru - Cron Expression Editor
- mittwald mStudio API Documentation (refer to your API provider's official docs for detailed backup schedule endpoints)