# BackPair: A Simple Solution for Local Backup Management

Hello the world,

I'm excited to share **BackPair** with you today – a desktop application I developed to streamline local backups between folders and devices. This project emerged from two needs: simplifying my own backup process for my PC and homelab, and deepening my knowledge of Rust programming.

## What BackPair Does

BackPair makes backing up folders to internal or external devices quick and efficient through a profile-based approach. Instead of manually copying folders one by one, you create profiles with source and destination folder pairs, then execute complete backups with a single click.

![](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1748690174725/4e00e057-bc88-4b7a-9b18-33bbbde012b2.gif align="center")

## Key Features

**Profile Management** – Create and manage multiple backup profiles for different purposes (work, personal, homelab configurations).

**Folder Pairing** – Define specific source ("From") and destination ("To") folder pairs within each profile.

**One-Click Backup** – Select a profile and launch the backup process with a single button click.

**Backup Logs** – View real-time progress as your files are copied, with detailed status tracking.

**Cross-Platform** – Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux thanks to Tauri.

**Clean Interface** – Modern UI built with React.js and shadcn components keeps things intuitive.

## Getting Started

Getting started with BackPair is straightforward:

1. [**Download**](https://github.com/AyubTouba/back-pair/releases) – Get the latest version from the [Releases](https://github.com/AyubTouba/back-pair/releases) page (note: not code-signed yet, so you may see security warnings).
    
2. **Create Profiles** – Navigate to "Add Profile," name it, and add your folder pairs.
    
3. **Run Backups** – Select your profile and click "Launch Backup." The logs will show progress in real-time.
    
4. **Review History** – Check the "History" section to see records of past backup operations.
    

If you're looking for a straightforward way to manage local backups without the complexity of enterprise solutions, give BackPair a try. It transforms a tedious manual process into a simple, one-click operation – whether you're backing up important documents, media files, or homelab configurations.

**Links:**

* [Download BackPair](https://github.com/AyubTouba/back-pair/releases)
    
* [Source Code](https://github.com/AyubTouba/back-pair)
    

Happy backing up!