---
name: "deja-dup"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "deja-dup"
version: "50.2-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/deja-dup"
---

# deja-dup(1)

a desktop backup tool

## NAME

deja-dup - a desktop backup tool

## SYNOPSIS

**deja-dup** \[OPTIONS…\]\
 **deja-dup** --backup

## DESCRIPTION

Déjà Dup is a simple backup tool. It hides the complexity of backing up the Right Way (encrypted, off-site, and regular) and uses Restic behind the scenes.

## OPTIONS

- **-h**, **--help**

  Show help options

- **--help-all**

  Show all help options

- **--help-gtk**

  Show GTK Options

- **--version**

  Show version

- **--backup**

  Immediately start a backup

## SEE ALSO

[**duplicity**(1)](/duplicity/1.md) [**restic**(1)](/restic/1.md)