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Back up data with Cyberduck on Swiss Backup (Swift)
Update 04/28/2026
This guide details how to manually save data using the Cyberduck application (macOS / Windows) via the OpenStack Swift protocol on Swiss Backup, the backup solution in an independent Swiss cloud.
Preamble
- It is also possible to use Cyberduck via S3 or FileZilla (SFTP).
- The various services offered by Infomaniak are all compatible with the corresponding standard protocols (S3/Swift for storage, for example), therefore if you encounter a problem with third-party software, contact its publisher or a Partner and consult the support policy as well as section 11.9 of the Infomaniak Terms of Service.
Configure Cyberduck
Prerequisites
- Have a Swiss Backup Infomaniak space with an available device quota (minimum 1) for a Cloud backup.
- Add 1 device of type Cloud to obtain the OpenStack Swift parameters.
- Download and install Cyberduck (macOS / Windows).
- Review the official documentation https://docs.cyberduck.io/protocols/openstack/infomaniak/.
To configure a new backup:
- Open the Cyberduck application.
- Click on Open Connection:

- Click on the dropdown menu and choose More options:

- Wait for the additional profiles to load.
- Search for and select the profiles corresponding to Infomaniak Swift:

- If necessary, check your cluster number indicated in the Manager under Cloud Storage Information in "Location".
- Close the window and restart Cyberduck if the profiles do not appear in the dropdown menu in step 3 above.
- Choose the corresponding profile.
- Fill in the fields according to the information specific to your device:

- Click the Connect button to establish the Swift connection.
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