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# How to use Duplicati with eazyBackup e3

**Duplicati** is open-source backup software with encryption, scheduling, and S3-compatible destinations.

Connection settings: Connection details.

## What you need

* **e3 Object Storage** service (trial or paid)
* **Access Key** and **Secret Key** for the bucket owner
* **Endpoint** — `s3.ca-central-1.eazybackup.com`
* A **bucket** name
* **Duplicati** installed (web UI typically at `http://localhost:8200/`)

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### Create a bucket

1. Sign in at [accounts.eazybackup.ca](https://accounts.eazybackup.ca/).
2. Open **e3 Object Storage → Buckets**.
3. Click **Create Bucket**, enter a name, choose **Select Bucket Owner**, submit.
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### Add a backup job in Duplicati

1. Open Duplicati and click **Add backup**.
2. Set a **name**, enable **AES-256 encryption**, and choose a strong **passphrase** (required to restore).
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### Configure destination (S3 Compatible)

| Field                   | Value                                             |
| ----------------------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| Storage type            | **S3 Compatible**                                 |
| Use SSL                 | **Enabled**                                       |
| Server                  | **Custom URL** — `s3.ca-central-1.eazybackup.com` |
| Bucket                  | Your bucket name                                  |
| Region / storage class  | Default                                           |
| Folder path             | e.g. `duplicati/`                                 |
| Access Key / Secret Key | From **Access Keys** or **Users**                 |

Click **Test connection** before continuing.
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### Select source and schedule

Choose files/folders to back up, set a schedule (daily/weekly off-hours), and configure **retention** to limit growth and billable storage.

For large backups, consider increasing **Remote volume size** above the default 50 MB.

Click **Save** to finish.
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Run the job manually or wait for the scheduled run.