# Backup SD-Core Backups of SD-Core are managed through the `mongodb-k8s` charm. This guide highlights the steps required by referencing that charm's documentation. ## Integrate Mongo with S3 `mongodb-k8s` saves backup to S3 compatible storage. The first step is to [configure S3 storage](https://charmhub.io/mongodb-k8s/docs/h-configure-s3?channel=6/stable). ## Save the cluster password The restore procedure currently only works with a full redeployment. For this reason, the Mongo cluster password will be required. ```bash juju run mongodb-k8s/leader get-password ``` Save the password in a safe place. ## Create and list backups `mongodb-k8s` is now ready to [create and list backups](https://charmhub.io/mongodb-k8s/docs/h-create-backup?channel=6/stable).