Scalingo
Step by step guide to automate Scalingo database provider.
In this step, we will generate a unique API Token on Scalingo that will allow us to automate Scalingo database backups from SimpleBackups dashboard.
Step 1: Obtain Scalingo API Credentials
- Click “Add”.
- Copy the generated Key to somewhere safe.
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Step 2: Get the Application Name
- From the dashboard navigate to “Apps”.
- Choose the app where the database exists.
- Copy the “Application Name”.
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Step 3: Create Scalingo Provider on SimpleBackups
- Afterwards, create a new provider on SimpleBackups with your Scalingo API Key by going to the database backup page and click add on the “Connect your DBaaS Provider” section as shown.
- Select Scalingo from the Provider dropdown list, enter a name for your Scalingo account, then paste the Token and the Application Name we obtained in the previous step and click save provider.
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Last updated on July 5, 2024