Chapter 1. Getting Started
Keywords: fwbackups, user guide, help, documentation, configuration

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# ⁠Chapter 1. Getting Started

## ⁠1.1. Introduction

fwbackups is a feature-rich user backup program that allows you to backup your documents anytime with ease. Its simple, intuitive interface offers the following features:

- Each user of the system can configure their own backups
- On-demand or automated backups for files and folders via backup sets
- A tray icon to monitor the current progress of backups or restore operations
- Several backup engines including compression and incremental backups
- Support for backing up to a remote host via SSH/SFTP
- Support for restoring any of the backups created with fwbackups

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