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

  1. Go to https://dashboard.scalingo.com/account/tokens.
  1. Click “Add”.
  1. Copy the generated Key to somewhere safe.
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Step 2: Get the Application Name

  1. From the dashboard navigate to “Apps”.
  1. Choose the app where the database exists.
  1. Copy the “Application Name”.
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Step 3: Create Scalingo Provider on SimpleBackups

  1. 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.
  1. 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