A recurring restore test validates recoverability beyond a green backup status.
Steps for Windows
- Choose a small known file and one representative large file.
- Pick a retained revision from an existing storage.
- Restore both items to an isolated test directory.
- Open them and record the date and result in a local checklist.
How to verify the result
Both samples are readable from the destination without the originals.
Tests should not overwrite production files or expose private records.
Why this matters
The practical goal is a recoverable Duplicacy revision, not just a successful-looking progress indicator. Keep your source, backup destination, Backup ID and necessary credentials documented. If this workflow changes your retention or storage configuration, verify a restore before applying it to important data.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I run a monthly restore test?
- A recurring restore test validates recoverability beyond a green backup status.
- How can I confirm this worked?
- Both samples are readable from the destination without the originals.
- What should I avoid?
- Tests should not overwrite production files or expose private records.
Primary documentation: Duplicacy Web Edition User Guide · Developer download · Last source review: November 2, 2026. This is an independent editorial checklist, not a claim of hands-on testing.
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