Where Can I View Backup Failure Logs in Frappe?

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Hi all,

I have scheduled backups configured in my Frappe site, and I’d like to monitor if any backup failures are occurring. Is there a place in the Frappe where I can view logs specifically related to failed backups?

I’ve checked the Error Log and Scheduled Job Log, but I’m not sure which one shows backup-related issues clearly.

Can anyone guide me on where to find backup failure logs within the UI (not from the terminal or log files)?

Thanks in advance!

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In the Frappe framework, backup-related failures are generally not shown in a dedicated “Backup Logs” section.

  1. Scheduled Job Logs

Even though you have checked it, the Scheduled Job Log is actually relevant area in the Frappe UI

  • Method: frappe.utils.backups.take_backups
  • Status: If the job failed => marked as Failed with a traceback.
  1. Error Log

It is a secondary place to check, if something breaks during a backup process (database access issues, disk write failure) only capture exception .

  1. Missing from UI but available via logs

The terminal log files in frappe-bench/logs/schedule.log or frappe-bench/logs/backup.log (if exists) give you the most detailed trace of what happened during automated backups.

At Impero IT Services, we often set up custom notifications for clients using a small custom app or script that:

  • Checks the Scheduled Job Log daily
  • Looks for failed take_backups entries
  • Sends an email or Slack message if found

This keeps everything inside the UI or email, no need to scan logs manually every day.