pg-backup does not have the permissions to write files

[mpede]

Hi there,
your work and this bot are much appreciated. I am self-hosting this code, hopefully this feedback helps. I shall open a number of issues - please close/manage at your convenience.

when using docker-compose postgres backup runs with UID 999 - if the host system doesnt have that user or if the BallsDex folder doesnt allow write for all on permissions then the container will fail to create its folders and backup files.

chmod a+w /path/to/BALLSDEXFOLDERNAME solved this issue

[mpede]

alterntively (tested) create a user with UID 999 on the host system and add it to the group owning the ballsdex folder.

(you might need to run this as well to give permission to the group chmod g+w -R /path/to/ballsdex-docker)

Chris

[laggron42]

I've had that issue, but I never managed to find a fix. So far I'm executing the same command you gave.

The settings for the backup are in docker-compose.yml, and I cannot find a settings for changing the user, I'll try and raise an issue in their repo.

[laggron42]

Updating the title to something more relevant, this issue is still present and should be looked into.