Set up QNAP NAS backup to S3-compatible storage

Instructions

1. To back up your QNAP NAS, you need «Hybrid Backup Sync«. You can easily install the application in the App Center.

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2. After opening «Hybrid Backup Sync«, you have the option to select «Backup & Restore» in the left side navigation and then create a new connection, as shown in the attached screenshot.

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3. Now you have the option to select S3-compatible storage.

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4. Please note that you need to select «S3 Compatible» as the service provider to access S3.

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5. Now enter your S3 account information that you received from us.

Notes on server addresses:
General URL: ch.s3cloud.ch:443 (Also works for Single Site accounts)
Direct URL CH-EAST: ch-east.s3cloud.ch:443

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6. Now you can create a new backup.

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7. Please select the desired folder that should be backed up.

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8. Here you have the option to either select an existing bucket or create a new one.

Note: New buckets can be created depending on the S3 account permissions.

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9. Select the corresponding bucket so that it appears grayed out.

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10. You will then receive an overview of the selected folders and paths.

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11. There is the possibility to configure different schedules and also set rules and policies.

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12. Finally, you will receive a summary of the configurations.

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13. You can now start the first backup.

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Aktualisiert am 30. Juni 2025