Synchronize QNAP NAS with S3-compatible storage

Instructions

1. To synchronize 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 synchronization.

You can choose between one-way or two-way synchronization.

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7. You can now select the existing bucket.

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

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8. Select the desired directories and subfolders you want to synchronize and the directory on the S3 storage.

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9. Detailed synchronization settings can be configured, such as the schedule for execution, client-side encryption, and synchronization direction.

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• Once you have configured the settings, the first synchronization can be performed.
• Please note that this process may take some time depending on the amount of data.

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Aktualisiert am 30. Juni 2025