Backups & restore points · Data Backup basics
Do I need to run backups manually?
Short answer: No. A backup set runs as things change by default — it watches your folders and backs up shortly after you edit something. You can switch to a schedule or to only when you ask.
No. By default a backup set runs as things change: it watches your folders and backs up shortly after you change something. There's nothing to remember.
If you'd rather control timing, change the set's mode with Change… on its card: - As things change — the default. - On a schedule — hourly, every few hours, daily or weekly at a time you pick. - Only when I ask — nothing happens until you press Back up now.
You can also turn a set off with the Back up automatically switch. See scheduling backups.