FGBackup Documentation
Welcome to the FGBackup documentation portal, maintained by Alpha3Cloud.
Here you will find everything you need to install, configure, and contribute to FGBackup.
🚀 Quick Start
Get started quickly with these resources:
- 📥 Installation Guide – Set up FGBackup in minutes.
- 🛠 Usage Guide – Run backups, manage storage, and restore configurations.
- 🤝 Contributing Guide – Learn how to help improve FGBackup.
- 🗺 Roadmap – See where the project is heading.
🔧 What is FGBackup?
FGBackup is an open-source automation tool for Fortinet (FortiGate) firewall configuration backups.
It is designed for IT teams, MSPs, and enterprises who need:
- Automated configuration backups via SSH or API
- Flexible storage options (local or cloud, including AWS S3 and Azure Blob)
- Scheduled, auditable backup workflows
- Change tracking and version control
- Easy restoration and rollback of firewall configurations
🌐 Why Use FGBackup?
- Reduce Risk – Never lose a configuration due to error or hardware failure.
- Save Time – Automate repetitive backup tasks.
- Stay Compliant – Maintain auditable records of all backups.
- Collaborate Easily – Built for open-source contribution and extensibility.
👥 Contribute & Connect
FGBackup is community-driven!
You can:
- Report Issues
- Submit Pull Requests
- Join discussions (enable Discussions in the repo for community collaboration)
Explore the full project on GitHub:
Alpha3Cloud/FGBackup