diff --git a/config/backup.php b/config/backup.php
index d8a14550..d4aa361c 100644
--- a/config/backup.php
+++ b/config/backup.php
@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ return [
              * For a complete list of available customization options, see https://github.com/spatie/db-dumper
              */
             'databases' => [
-                'mysql',
+                env( 'DB_CONNECTION', 'mysql' )
             ],
         ],