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=== Qubes has a built-in backup system. Use it. ===

==== - Backups are offline snapshots ====
* VM-level, not filesystem-level
* Strong encryption
* Consistent state

This avoids snapshot corruption problems.

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* backup-vm (network optional)
* External USB drive or
* NAS (via network)

==== Always enable: ====
* Backup encryption
* Strong password
* Separate from disk LUKS password

==== - ✔ Vault ====
* ✔ Personal/work qubes
* ✔ Templates
* ❌ Disposable qubes
* ❌ sys-usb / sys-net

==== Qubes does not auto-backup on plug-in by default, but you can get 90% there safely. ====

===== 1. Plug in backup drive =====
# Attach to backup-vm
# Run backup from Qubes menu
# Done

Takes ~1–2 minutes when practiced.

===== In backup-vm: =====
* Create a script that: - Detects mounted backup drive - Runs qvm-backup

Then:
* You manually trigger it (one click)
* Much safer than full automation

===== - Attach network to backup-vm =====
* Mount NAS share
* Backup target = mounted share

Works very well, especially scheduled weekly.

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