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Backup Nextcloud on Swiss Backup (Swift)
This guide details how to back up Nextcloud data via the OpenStack Swift protocol on Swiss Backup, the backup solution in an independent Swiss cloud.
It is also possible to use Hyper Backup (recommended): read this guide (click here).
Prerequisites
- Own an Infomaniak Swiss Backup space with an available device quota (minimum 1) for Cloud Backup
- Add 1 Cloud device to obtain OpenStack Swift settings
⚠️ Swiss Backup is compatible with any application supporting OpenStack Swift, S3 Compatible, or SFTP. For additional help, contact the support of the software used or a partner — also, read the role of the host
Configure Nextcloud for Swiss Backup
To set up a new backup:
- Enable the External storage support app in the Apps section of your Nextcloud installation:
- Click on External Storage in the Administration section of your Nextcloud installation
- Click on the dropdown menu and choose OpenStack Object Storage
- Fill in the fields with your device-specific information (read this guide - click here) and modify the dropdowns if necessary as shown below:
Region: RegionOne
Bucket: default
Username: your Swiss Backup user ID, like SBI-AA12345
Domain: default
Password: the password obtained after creating the Swiss Backup user
Tenant name: sb_project_SBI-AA12345 (according to the username above)
Identity endpoint: take the location (1) followed by the path (2) in your connection information
so here: swiss-backup03.infomaniak.com/identity/v3
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