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How can I access the backup server?

You can access the backup server using the following protocols: FTP(S), SFTP/SCP/rsync (SSH), SMB/CIFS (Samba), WebDAV (HTTPS).

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By default, the SMB/CIFS (Samba), SFTP/SCP/rsync (SSH), and WebDAV (HTTPS) protocols are disabled. You can enable access for these protocols in the billing control panel on the service page.

External access allows you to access the backup server from an external network. By enabling this option, you can connect to it from a server of a third-party hosting provider or from your home network, for example.

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You can get the connection details for your backup server from the link in the service access email.

FTP(S)​

Connection is made via the standard port 21.

Example of an FTP connection (FileZilla):

Host: u#######.your-storagebox.de
Port: 21
Login: u#######
Password: <PASSWORD>
Protocol: FTP
Encryption: No encryption (plaintext) or TLS for a secure connection

SFTP/SCP (SSH)​

Connection is made via the standard port 22. SFTP/SCP uses data encryption by default.

Example of an SFTP connection (FileZilla):

Host: u#######.your-storagebox.de
Port: 22
Login: u#######
Password: <PASSWORD>
Protocol: SFTP

Rsync (SSH)​

Connection is made via port 23. Encryption is used by default.

To upload files to the backup server, enter the following in the terminal:

rsync --progress -e 'ssh -p23' --recursive <local_directory> u#######@u#######.your-storagebox.de:<target_directory>

To download files from the backup server:

rsync --progress -e 'ssh -p23' --recursive u#######@u#######.your-storagebox.de:<remote_directory> <local_directory>

SMB/CIFS (Samba)​

Connection is made via the standard port 445. The shared resource name is backup.

Connection examples:

Windows​

In the Windows Explorer, enter:

\\u#######.your-storagebox.de\backup

Then use your login and password for authentication.

Linux​

Make sure the cifs-utils package is installed on the server.

Then, execute the following command in the terminal:

mount -t cifs //u#######.your-storagebox.de/backup <local_directory> -o username=u#######,password=PASSWORD

In the example above, <local_directory> is the directory where the shared resource will be mounted. You can use any directory you prefer.

WebDAV (HTTPS)​

Connection is made via the standard port 443. Encryption is enabled by default.

Connection examples:

Windows​

In the Windows Explorer, enter:

https://u#######.your-storagebox.de

Then use your login and password for authentication.

Linux​

Make sure the davfs2 package is installed on the server.

Then, execute the following command in the terminal:

mount -t davfs https://u#######.your-storagebox.de <local_directory>

In the example above, <local_directory> is the directory where the shared resource will be mounted. You can use any directory you prefer.