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Save data with Cyberduck on Swiss Backup (Swift)
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.
It is also possible to use Cyberduck via S3 or FileZilla (SFTP).
Prerequisites
- Have a Swiss Backup Infomaniak space with available device quota (minimum 1) for Cloud Backup.
- Add 1 device of type Cloud to obtain the OpenStack Swift parameters.
- Download and install Cyberduck (macOS / Windows).
- Be aware of the official documentation https://docs.cyberduck.io/protocols/openstack/infomaniak/.
⚠️ The various services offered by Infomaniak are all compatible with the corresponding standard protocols (notably IMAP/SMTP for email, WebDAV for sharing, S3/Swift for storage, etc.). Therefore, if you encounter a problem with third-party software, contact its publisher or a Partner and consult the support policy as well as article 11.9 of the Infomaniak TOS.
Configure Cyberduck
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 in the Cloud Storage Information under "Location".
- Close the window and restart Cyberduck if the profiles do not appear in the dropdown menu of point 3 above.
- Choose the corresponding profile.
- Fill in the fields according to the information specific to your device:
- Click on the Connect button to establish the Swift connection.
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