Backing up critical data shouldn't feel like a guessing game, nor should it require keeping a dedicated browser tab pinned open all day just to monitor progress. With the latest update in our testing builds, Duplicati brings backup status monitoring directly into your system's desktop environment using native operating system notifications.

Unobtrusive, Real-Time Visibility

Staying informed on scheduled tasks previously meant relying on email reports or regularly checking the web interface. Native desktop notifications bridge this gap by delivering lightweight, real-time status updates right where you work.Whether a background backup completes cleanly or encounters a transient issue, you receive immediate, platform-native alerts without interrupting your workflow.

Tailored for Every Operating System

Duplicati now hooks directly into standard system messaging frameworks across all major desktop platforms:

• Windows: Delivers native toast notifications integrated with the Action Center, honoring system Focus Assist rules and quiet hours.

  
  

• macOS: Generates native alerts in the macOS Notification Center that match system aesthetics and respect Do Not Disturb settings.

  
  

• Linux: Transmits desktop messages via DBus, integrating smoothly with notification daemons across GNOME, KDE Plasma, XFCE, and custom window managers.

  
  

Click-to-Open Rapid Troubleshooting

Notifications serve as interactive tools rather than simple passive banners. When a backup job completes with warnings or errors, the system alert features click-to-open functionality. Clicking the notification immediately opens the Duplicati web dashboard allowing you to asses the problem. This eliminates manual navigation and lets you diagnose connection drops or file lock warnings in seconds.

Currently in Testing

Native desktop notification support is currently undergoing active testing in canary build 2.3.0.108+ and beta 2.3.1.1+. Early-adopter feedback will help refine notification behavior across different desktop environments ahead of the next major stable release.

You can access the canary builds here: https://duplicati.com/download?channel=canary

And the beta builds here:

https://duplicati.com/download?channel=beta