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Extended Backup Retention for MongoDB

Galaxy provides automatic daily backups to protect your database from data loss. You can extend the retention period beyond the standard 4 days to meet your specific business or compliance requirements.


Default Backup Configuration (Included)


Every Galaxy database automatically includes essential backup protection with no additional setup required.

  • Automatic daily backups at 05:00 UTC (customizable on request)
  • 4-day retention period
  • No additional cost


Extended Backup Retention


For applications requiring longer data retention periods (15 or 30 days), Galaxy offers backup retention that extends beyond the standard 4-day period.

  • Custom retention periods beyond 4 days
  • Additional cost: $0.06 per GB per additional day beyond the standard 4-day retention
  • Billing calculation: Based on your contracted storage plan capacity, not actual database usage


Pricing Examples


MongoDB Plan

Plan Storage

15-Day Retention (11 extra days)

30-Day Retention (26 extra days)

Basic

5 GB

$3.30/month

$7.80/month

Starter

10 GB

$6.60/month

$15.60/month

Standard

15 GB

$9.90/month

$23.40/month

Pro

30 GB

$19.80/month

$46.80/month

Premium

60 GB

$39.60/month

$93.60/month

Plus

100 GB

$66.00/month

$156.00/month

Ultra

180 GB

$118.80/month

$280.80/month


Calculation formula: Plan Storage × Additional Days × $0.06


Setting Up Extended Retention


Please contact Galaxy Support with your retention requirements. We'll calculate the exact cost for your storage plan and desired retention period. Once you confirm the setup, and we'll configure it immediately.


Backup Recovery


To restore from a backup, please contact our technical support team, specifying the backup date you need. We'll generate and provide a secure database dump file.


Coming Soon: Galaxy Beta will include a backup interface where you can view available backups directly in the user interface.


Getting Help


Contact Galaxy support for:

  • Setting up extended backup retention
  • Backup recovery assistance
  • Cost calculations for different retention periods
  • Backup schedule customization


Our technical team is ready to help you configure the right backup strategy for your needs.

Updated on: 29/07/2025