Backing up files and attachments makes sure that backups are as true and accurate as
possible for recovery. If backups aren’t necessary in your case, you can remove them for improved
backup times.
Required Editions
Available in: Lightning Experience
Available in: Professional, Enterprise, Performance, and
Unlimited Editions with the Backup & Recover Data and Backup & Recover Files
add-on licenses
User Permissions Needed
To exclude files and attachments from a backup:
Manage Backup of Files and Attachments
To exclude files and attachments from your backups:
In Salesforce Backup & Recover Next, click the Settings
tab.
From the navigation bar on the left, click Files and
Attachments.
Turn off Include Files and Attachments.
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