diff --git a/services/matrix.nix b/services/matrix.nix
index 401c08e..e32d44a 100644
--- a/services/matrix.nix
+++ b/services/matrix.nix
@@ -177,5 +177,11 @@ in
       clientPort.public
       federationPort.public
     ];
+
+    my.services.backup = {
+      paths = [
+        config.services.matrix-synapse.dataDir
+      ];
+    };
   };
 }