Before You Begin #
- Register for your VMOBACKUP.COM account.
- Use an account with Global Admin permissions in Microsoft 365.
- Have a secure location to store your encryption key.
Getting Started #
VMOBACKUP provides a guided setup wizard for configuring Microsoft 365 backups.
Step 1: Adding a Microsoft 365 Organization #
Obtain and Use the Device Code #
Click the copy icon to get the Device Code then open the provided Microsoft login link.
Log in with a Global Admin account.
Close the Microsoft login window.
Check the box “I signed into Microsoft using the provided code”.
Click Save.
Encryption Key Setup #
Enter a secure encryption key (only you have access to this).
Store it safely.
Set a Retention Policy (how long to store backups).
Click Save to complete the setup.
After saving, you will be notified that your organization was successfully completed.
From there, the wizard will walk you through setting up a backup job.
Step 2: Creating a Backup Job #
Define Job Details #
Specify the name and optional description of your backup job.
Select Backup Objects #
You can choose entire organization OR Select individual users, mailboxes, or SharePoint sites. Click Next.
Exclude Objects (Optional) #
Select any objects you wish to exclude.
Click Next.
Set the backup schedule #
Choose backup frequency.
Select Start Immediately (if needed).
Click Save.
You will be redirected to the Jobs screen.
Step 3: Managing Backup Jobs #
In the Jobs Page, select your organization from the dropdown.
Click on a job to:
- View logs & job details.
- Start / Stop a job.
- Enable / Disable a job.
- Edit / Delete a job.
