diff --git a/bundles/paperless-ng/metadata.py b/bundles/paperless-ng/metadata.py
index 7669a29..1424e08 100644
--- a/bundles/paperless-ng/metadata.py
+++ b/bundles/paperless-ng/metadata.py
@@ -23,6 +23,11 @@ defaults = {
             'zlib1g': {},
         },
     },
+    'backups': {
+        'paths': {
+            '/mnt/paperless',
+        },
+    },
     'postgresql': {
         'roles': {
             'paperless': {