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Collect Backup Logs

duplistatus can retrieve backup logs directly from Duplicati servers to populate the database or restore missing log data. The application automatically skips any duplicate logs that already exist in the database.

Steps to Collect Backup Logs​

Manual Collection​

  1. Click the Collect Backup Logs icon on the Application Toolbar.

Collect Backup Logs Popup

  1. Select Server

    If you have server addresses configured in Settings → Server Settings, select one from the dropdown list for instant collection. If you don't have any servers configured, you can enter the Duplicati server details manually.

  2. Enter the Duplicati server details:

    • Hostname: The hostname or IP address of the Duplicati server. You can enter multiple hostnames separated by commas, for example 192.168.1.23,someserver.local,192.168.1.89
    • Port: The port number used by the Duplicati server (default: 8200).
    • Password: Enter the authentication password if required.
    • Download collected JSON data: Enable this option to download the data collected by duplistatus.

  3. Click Collect Backups.

Notes:

  • If you enter multiple hostnames, the collection will be performed using the same port and password for all servers.
  • duplistatus will automatically detect the best connection protocol (HTTPS or HTTP). It tries HTTPS first (with proper SSL validation), then HTTPS with self-signed certificates, and finally HTTP as a fallback.
tip

buttons are available in Settings → Overdue Monitoring and Settings → Server Settings for single-server collection.


Bulk Collection​

Right-click the Collect Backup Logs button in the application toolbar to collect from all configured servers.

Collect All Right-Click Menu

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You can also use the button in the Settings → Overdue Monitoring and Settings → Server Settings pages to collect from all configured servers.

How the Collection Process Works​

  • duplistatus automatically detects the best connection protocol and connects to the specified Duplicati server.
  • It retrieves backup history, log information, and backup settings (for overdue monitoring).
  • Any logs already present in the duplistatus database are skipped.
  • New data is processed and stored in the local database.
  • The URL used (with the detected protocol) will be stored or updated in the local database.
  • If the download option is selected, it will download the JSON data collected. The file name will be in this format: [serverName]_collected_[Timestamp].json. The timestamp uses the ISO 8601 date format (YYYY-MM-DDTHH:MM:SS).
  • The dashboard updates to reflect the new information.

Troubleshooting Collection Issues​

Backup log collection requires the Duplicati server to be accessible from the duplistatus installation. If you encounter issues, please verify the following:

  • Confirm that the hostname (or IP address) and port number are correct. You can test this by accessing the Duplicati server UI in your browser (e.g., http://hostname:port).
  • Check that duplistatus can connect to the Duplicati server. A common problem is DNS name resolution (the system cannot find the server by its hostname). See more in troubleshooting section.
  • Ensure the password you provided is correct.