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Once you’ve configured your backup - including connection settings and selected objects—you’re ready to run it for the first time.

### 🛠 Steps to Launch

1. Click **Run** to begin your initial backup.
2. Monitor the progress in your **Backup Dashboard**, where you’ll see real-time updates on status, records processed, and completion time.

The initial run will perform a **full backup** of all selected objects.

> ℹ️ Depending on the size of your data and the number of objects, the first backup may take longer than future incremental backups.

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### 💠 Optional: Set Up a Backup Schedule

Once your initial backup is complete, you can configure a **backup schedule** to keep your data continuously protected.

- Choose your frequency (e.g., hourly, daily, weekly)
- Customize time windows or specific days
- Save and let it run automatically in the background