Fix backup time only for time?

[De_baatParticipant]

First thanks for the great set of add-ons.

And next a question on the “Fix backup time” add-on.

After installing this add-on, I see an additional entry field on the UpdraftPlus settings page where I can change the time a backup should start. This works fine, especially for daily backups.
However, I would also like to be able to specify which day (of the week, month?) the backup should take place.
The available options could depend on the setting for the backup frequency, i.e. weekly or monthly, etc.

Any thoughts on this? Or maybe suggestions on how to achieve this purpose otherwise?

[udadminKeymaster]

Hi,

Thanks for the purchase!

Yes, you’re right…. this needs doing, but in the mean-time there is a cunning work-around,,,

Note the implications of the wording “starting from next time it is “. So, if you want your backups to run weekly, on Tuesday 03:00, then just save the setting any time on *Monday* after 03:00. i.e. If on Monday evening you set it to 03:00, then after that it will always run on Tuesday 03:00.

David

[De_baatParticipant]

Hmmm…
Its so easy, I’m ashamed I didn’t think of this myself.
Thanks!

[udadminKeymaster]

No problem! The next release, due out next week, will have a day-of-the-week selector for weekly/fortnightly/monthly backups. :-)

David

[De_baatParticipant]

Just updated the plugin and saw the new feature.
Exactly as I would think it should be.
Thanks again for this quick reply!

[udadminKeymaster]

Thank you – you’re welcome!

David

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