Backup mongo folder using Ubuntu Desktops Backup utility

Hey,

I’m completely new to the game, so sorry if this is in the wrong section or something.

We have a Docker service using a seperate mongodb container to store data.
Both services save their files to the same directory, MongoDB in the “mongo” folder, the other one in a folder besides it.

For simplicity reasons we use Ubuntu Desktop to let non technical employees access basic functionality over rdp.
Also for simplicity I set up the Ubuntu Desktop “Backup” utility to back up the described directory to a NAS.
This works great, except for the “mongo” folder.

This folder seems to be inaccessible to the utility because of permission conflicts.
In the properties window it says it belongs to “user #999” but everyone should be able to access the files. (see screenshot)

Due to the options being greyed out I can’t change it without root permissions and I fear breaking the DB when doing so with sudo.

Is there a possibility to make the folder accessible to the backup utility?

Thanks in advance and greetings
Luis

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