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Backup account types

FASTPANEL® offers compatibility with a variety of file storage types, including Local storage, FTP, SCP, S3, Dropbox, Google Drive, and FASTBACKUP.

Creating a backup account​

First of all you need to create a backup account. Go to "Settings" → "Backup copies"

FASTPANEL backup settings

Click "New account"

Add a new backup account in FASTPANEL

  1. In the opened modal window enter account "Name"
  2. In the "Type" drop-down menu, select your preferred protocol
  3. Enter the required details for the selected protocol, such as the email address for Dropbox and Google Drive or credentials for other services
  4. Click the Save button, and you can now proceed with creating a backup plan

Setup a new backup account in FASTPANEL

Configuring an S3-compatible backup account​

S3 (Simple Storage Service) is an object storage protocol originally introduced by Amazon Web Services (AWS). Many platforms offer S3-compatible storage, allowing applications to securely store and retrieve files over HTTPS.

In FASTPANEL®, S3-compatible storage is supported only in the Differential backup module. The older Standard backup module does not support storing backups on S3-compatible storage. Therefore, this option should be used only for differential backup plans.

To configure an S3-compatible storage account (using MinIO as an example) in FASTPANEL®, follow these steps:

  1. Click on "New account" button in the "Settings" → "Backup copies" as described earlier on this page
  2. Enter a name for your backup plan and select "S3-compatible" in the "Type" field. If you want to receive notifications about the backup process, also enter your email address

Setup an S3-compatible backup account in FASTPANEL

  1. Then you need to configure the connection to your bucket:
  • Path — Optional “directory” inside the bucket where files will be saved
  • Storage URL — The endpoint of your S3 service (https://IP:PORT)
  • Access key identifier — Your access key or admin login
  • Secret access key — Your secret key (password)
  • Bucket name — The bucket where backups will be stored
  • Storage class — If unsure, leave as "Default"
  1. Click on "Save" button to finish the setup

Setup an S3-compatible backup account in FASTPANEL

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  • Ensure your server's firewall allows connections to the chosen port
  • In production, use HTTPS with valid TLS certificates