If you have put /public_html/backups/ then it will be trying to look for that at the root of your server. Its usually best to use a relative path, like ../backups/

Automatic Database Backup for vB 3.7

An error occured during the Backup : Could not open Destination SQL file for writing.

Thanks paul, that worked.

I clicked run now, and it's created the folder with .sql files for each table :):)

Although it didn't close my board when I opened it in a new tab.

Thank you very much!!!

Regards Jason :)

Provided the config file's destination path is correct, did you ch mod the backup folder to 777?

H Paul, one more question:

What would I set the cron job to, so that it starts the backup, 4am every night (UK time)?

Regards Jason :)

Path is correct $backup['DUMP_PATH'] = '/var/www/vhosts/xxxxxxx/httpdocs/backupdat';

Folder mod to 777

As I told the other member, try using a relative path, not the full path.

What would I set the cron job to, so that it starts the backup, 4am every night (UK time)?

Regards Jason :)

I dont understand what you mean, besides the obvious answer that you set it to run daily at 4am ....

I edit "Automatic Database Backup for vB 3.7" under "scheduled Task Manger". Day of the week is set to *

Day of the month: *

Then do I set hour to 4 and minute to 0, so that it does it 4am UK time?

Regards Jason :)