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Backup data with FileZilla on Swiss Backup (SFTP)
This guide details how to manually save data using the application FileZilla (macOS / Windows / Linux) via protocol SFTPon Swiss Backup the backup solution in an independent Swiss cloud.
It is also possible to use Cyberduck (Swift): this other guide.
Prerequisites
- Possession of space Swiss Backup Infomaniak with an available device quota (minimum 1) for a Cloud backup.
- Add 1 device Type Cloud to get the parameters SFTP.
- Download and install FileZilla (macOS / Windows / Linux).
⚠Swiss Backup is compatible with any Openstack Swift, S3 Compatible or SFTP-supporting application. For additional assistance contact the support of the software used or partner — discover also the role of the host.
Configure FileZilla
To configure a new backup:
- Inform the fields according to information specific to your device (be aware of this other guide):
- Host:
sftp.swiss-backup02.infomaniak.com - Username: Name of the Swiss Backup device (e.g.
SBI-MS0020) - Password: Password generated via the mail received after the Swiss Backup device was created
- Port:
22 - Click on Connect
- Host:
FileZilla also allows you to set connections so you don't have to write the login identifiers again:
- Click on the icon Site manager:
- Click on New site:
- Inform the fields according to information specific to your device (be aware of this other guide):
- Host:
sftp.swiss-backup02.infomaniak.com - User: Name of the Swiss Backup device (e.g.
SBI-MS0020) - Password: Password generated via the email received after the Swiss Backup device was created.
- Port:
22 - Click "Connect".
- Host:
The SFTP connection is recommended for the data to be transmitted securely. It is quite possible to use the host connection e.g. "ftp.swiss-backup02.infomaniak.com" with port 21. However, the data will be transmitted in plain language (unencrypted) over the Internet (not recommended).