Backing up data with Cyberduck on Swiss Backup (SFTP)

This guide details how to manually back up data using the Cyberduck application (macOS / Windows) via the SFTP protocol on Swiss Backup, the backup solution in an independent Swiss cloud.

It is also possible to use the OpenStack Swift protocol: read this guide (click here).

Prerequisites

• own a Swiss Backup Infomaniak space with an available device quota (minimum 1) for a Cloud backup
• add 1 device of type Cloud to get SFTP settings
• download and install Cyberduck (macOS / Windows)

Configure Cyberduck

To configure a new backup:

1. open a connection / click on Open Connection
   
   
2. fill in the fields according to the information specific to your device (read this guide - click here)
   
   1. choose from the dropdown menu: SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol)
   2. server: sftp.swiss-backup02.infomaniak.com
   3. Username: Swiss Backup device Name ( ex: SBI-MS0020 )
   4. Password: Password generated via the email received after creating the Swiss Backup device
   5. click on Connect

Cyberduck allows you to create bookmarks, pre-configured accesses for easy connection to FTP storage later on. To create a new bookmark:

1. click on the + icon at the bottom left
   
2. fill in the fields according to the information specific to your device (read this guide - click here)
1. choose from the dropdown menu: SFTP ( SSH File Transfer Protocol )
2. write the Cyberduck bookmark name
3. Server: sftp.swiss-backup02.infomaniak.com
4. Username: Swiss Backup device Name ( ex: SBI-MS0020 )
5. Password: Password generated via the email received after creating the Swiss Backup device
3. close the window

Once the bookmark is created, double-click on this bookmark to connect to the FTP storage.