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title: "About backup options in the Segura™ Platform"
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updated: 2026-11-03T14:48:14Z
published: 2026-11-03T14:48:14Z
canonical: "docs.senhasegura.io/installation-backup-overview"
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# About backup options in the Segura™ Platform

In this article, you’ll find the backup options supported by Segura™.

          Info

          

For users employing a backup agent, it’s recommended to install the agent on the same server as the remote directory designated for storing backup files.

          Important

          

You’ll receive an email or a SIEM notification if the system loses access to the remote backup directory.

          Secrets Backup Location

          

Always ensure backups are saved in a different location to protect sensitive information and maintain business continuity. For Segura™ with the crypto appliance, backups should not be stored on the appliance itself because:

1. **Single Point of Failure**: If the appliance fails, you could lose both the data and the backup.
2. **Limited Recovery Options**: In the event of a hardware or software malfunction, having backups on an external device ensures that you have multiple avenues for data recovery.
3. **Best Practices**: Store backups in a separate, secure location to comply with data protection standards and ensure availability.

## Backup options

### Backup of secrets (Break the Glass)

The backup of secrets encrypts all confidential data, allowing storage on an external device distinct from the Segura™ instance. The Break the Glass procedure is intended for emergencies, granting access to credentials solely via a master key.

          Important

          

This backup isn’t for system recovery but serves as a means for customers to retrieve credentials if Segura™ becomes completely unavailable.

### System Backup

The system backup periodically stores Segura™ system information, including data, settings, software, applications, and access records aligned with the customer's security policies.

          Caution

          

Reconstruction is time-consuming and demands significant disk space.

### Video backup of proxy sessions

Encrypts all video recordings of Segura™ proxy sessions.

          Info

          

Segura™ recommends allocating a remote backup size of at least 150% of the space size in the /var directory of your Segura™ instance. For example, if your /var size is 10GB on the Segura™ server, it’s suggested to have at least 15GB for remote backup. This will help you plan for future recordings based on your usage frequency.