How to Use Arq Backup with eazyBackup e3 Object Storage
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Backing up your data with Arq Backup and e3 is simple and secure. We will walk you through the steps to configure Arq to store encrypted backups directly in your e3 cloud storage bucket.
Before we begin, you will need the following:
Start a free eazyBackup e3 trial
Your S3 access key and secret key
The endpoint URL
The bucket name you’ll use for backups
Arq Backup installed on your computer
Start a free trial of the eazyBackup e3 object storage service.
Login to the eazyBackup Dashboard. From the eazyBackup menu, select e3 Object Storage -> Buckets.
Create a new bucket that will be used for your Arq Backup.
Choose the type of bucket for your backup, you can optionally enable Versioning or Object Locking on the new bucket.
Open Arq and create a new backup destination
Launch the Arq Backup app.
Click "File" and click "New Storage Location".
Choose "S3-Compatible Server" as the destination type.
Enter the service URL and your credentials
Access Key ID
Enter your e3 access key
Secret Access Key
Enter your e3 secret key
Bucket Name
Use the new bucket name you created
Service URL:
https://s3.ca-central-1.eazybackup.com (or your specific region's endpoint)
Choose what you want to back up
Configure your schedule and settings
Choose your desired backup frequency (e.g., hourly, daily).
Set your retention policy to control how long older backups are kept.
Optionally, enable throttling to limit bandwidth usage during backups.
Click Save when you are done.
Monitor and Manage Your Backups
Arq will automatically upload your files based on your schedule.
You can view the status of each backup, restore files, or adjust settings anytime from the Arq app.
After your backup completes, you can check the contents of your Arq bucket from our Dashboard, visit the Buckets page and click the 'Browse' button to view the contents of the bucket.
