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Back up data with FileZilla to Swiss Backup (SFTP)
Update 06/22/2026
This guide details how to manually back up data using the FileZilla application (macOS / Windows / Linux) via the SFTP protocol to Swiss Backup, the backup solution in a Swiss independent cloud.
Introduction
Configure FileZilla
Prerequisites
- Have an Swiss Backup Infomaniak account with an available device quota (minimum 1) for a Cloud backup.
- Add 1 device of type Cloud to obtain the SFTP parameters.
- Download and install FileZilla (macOS / Windows / Linux).
To configure a new backup:
- Fill in the fields according to the information specific to your device (refer to this other guide):

- Host:
sftp.swiss-backup02.infomaniak.com - Username: Swiss Backup device name (e.g.
SBI-MS0020) - Password: Password generated via the email received after creating the Swiss Backup device
- Port:
22 - Click on Connect
- Host:
FileZilla also allows you to configure connections so that you don't have to re-enter your login credentials:
- Click on the Site manager icon.
- Click on New site:

- Fill in the fields according to the information specific to your device.
The SFTP connection is recommended to ensure that data is transmitted securely.
- Cliquez sur l'icône Site manager.
- Cliquez sur Nouveau site:

- Renseignez les champs selon les informations propres à votre appareil.
La connexion SFTP est recommandée pour que les données soit transmises de façon sécurisées.
Link to this FAQ: https://faq.infomaniak.com/2547
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