{"id":1202,"date":"2021-12-16T12:15:48","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T09:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/files2.tojikon.net\/files-cloud\/2021\/11\/17\/how-to-back-up-files-on-linux-with-pika-backup\/https:\/\/files2.tojikon.net\/files-cloud\/2021\/11\/17\/how-to-back-up-files-on-linux-with-pika-backup\/"},"modified":"2021-12-16T12:15:48","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T09:15:48","slug":"how-to-back-up-files-on-linux-with-pika-backup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tojikon.net\/en\/1202-how-to-back-up-files-on-linux-with-pika-backup\/","title":{"rendered":"How to back up files on Linux with Pika Backup"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Related Articles<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

Borg backup is a command-line tool that has been around for quite a while. It is beneficial and makes backing up a breeze. However, Borg isn\u2019t very useful for new users who aren\u2019t comfortable with the terminal.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s where Pika Backup comes in. It\u2019s an elegant UI on top of Borg. It makes using the Borg backup tool a lot easier. Here\u2019s how to use it to back up your files on Linux.<\/p>\n

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Installing Pika Backup on Linux<\/h2>\n

The Pika Backup tool works very well to back up files on Linux. However, the app isn\u2019t pre-installed on any Linux operating system, so you\u2019ll need to get it working before attempting to use it.<\/p>\n

The primary way of installing the Pika Backup tool is via the Flathub app store as a Flatpak package. However, it is also possible to get it working via Arch Linux AUR, OpenSUSE RPM package, and the source code.<\/p>\n

To get the Pika Backup tool up and running on your Linux computer, start by launching a terminal window. You can launch a terminal window on the Linux desktop by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T<\/strong> on the keyboard. Or, search for \u201cTerminal\u201d in the app menu and launch it that way.<\/p>\n

With the terminal window open and ready to use, the installation can begin. Using the installation instructions down below, get the latest release of Pika Backup up and running on your Linux PC.<\/p>\n

Flatpak<\/h4>\n

The Flatpak release of Pika Backup is the easiest to get going. To start the process, you\u2019ll have to set up the Flatpak runtime. Setting up the runtime is a one-time process, and when configured, you\u2019ll be able to install Pika.<\/p>\n

To set up the runtime on your Linux PC, follow along with our guide on the subject. After setting it up, the installation of Pika Backup can begin. Using the flatpak remote-add<\/strong> command, enable the Flathub app store.<\/p>\n

\nflatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https:\/\/flathub.org\/repo\/flathub.flatpakrepo\n<\/pre>\n
After setting up the Flathub app store on your computer, use the flatpak install<\/strong> command to set up the Pika Backup app.<\/p>\n
\nflatpak install flathub org.gnome.World.PikaBackup\n<\/pre>\n
Arch Linux<\/h4>\n
If you\u2019re an Arch Linux user, you\u2019ll be able to install the Pika Backup application through the Arch Linux User Repository. To start, you must install the Trizen AUR helper tool using the commands below.<\/p>\n
\nsudo pacman -S git base-devel\ngit clone https:\/\/aur.archlinux.org\/trizen.git\ncd trizen\/\nmakepkg -sri\n<\/pre>\n
With the Trizen application installed on your Arch Linux computer, you\u2019ll be able to install the Pika Backup tool from the AUR on your computer using the trizen -S<\/strong> command.<\/p>\n
\ntrizen -S pika-backup\n<\/pre>\n
OpenSUSE<\/h4>\n
Aside from Arch Linux, OpenSUSE Linux is the only Linux operating system with an installable package for Pika Backup. To get it working on your OpenSUSE PC, start by heading over to the Pika Backup OpenSUSE Software page.<\/p>\n
Once on the page, look for the release you use, select the \u201cShow community packages,\u201d and click on the \u201c1 Click Install\u201d button to set it up on your OpenSUSE Linux system.<\/p>\n
Source-code<\/h4>\n
If you\u2019d like to compile the Pika Backup application from the source code, you can. Head over to the Pika Backup Gitlab page, and follow the compilation instructions.<\/p>\n
How to back up files on Linux with Pika Backup<\/h2>\n
To back up with Pika Backup, start by launching the app on the desktop. You can open the app by searching for \u201cPika Backup\u201d in the app menu. Once the application is open, follow the step-by-step instructions below.<\/p>\n
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Step 1:<\/strong> Find the \u201cConfigure Backup\u201d button, and click on it with the mouse. When you click on this button, you\u2019ll be asked to create a new repository. Select either a network location, a location on disk, or a separate hard drive.<\/p>\n
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Step 2:<\/strong> When you choose a location, you\u2019ll be asked about encryption. We highly recommend using the encryption feature built into Pika. When you\u2019ve set up your encryption password, click on the \u201cCreate\u201d button.<\/p>\n
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Step 3:<\/strong> Find the \u201cFiles to backup\u201d section inside of Pika. Then, click on the \u201c+\u201d button to add folders to back up. By default, just the home folder is included. However, feel free to add other locations on the system to add to your backup for Pika.<\/p>\n
Step 4:<\/strong> After adding locations to the backup, you may want to check out the \u201cExclude from backup\u201d section. Use this section to exclude any locations from the backup.<\/p>\n
Step 5:<\/strong> Find the blue \u201cBack Up Now\u201d button and click on it with the mouse. Selecting this button will start the backup with Pika. The process will take some time. When it is complete, click on the \u201cArchives\u201d to view your backups.<\/p>\n
Feel free to click on the backup button at any time to create additional backups in Pika Backup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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