Expand any backup row in the table and click Compare with previous. This automatically compares that backup with the one before it (same server). One click, instant diff.
Click the Compare button in the filter bar to enter compare mode. A checkbox column appears on every row. Select exactly two backups from the same server and click Compare Selected.
The backups are automatically ordered older-to-newer regardless of which one you checked first.
The comparison opens in a side panel showing:
Header two cards identifying the older and newer backup, each with its ID, date, and size.
Summary badges at a glance:
You can toggle unchanged files on and off. They are hidden by default because they are usually the boring majority.
Each file in the diff shows:
Comparing backups is a good way to verify that your backup profile is capturing the right files. If you see unexpected changes (or missing files), you might want to adjust your profile.
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