This guide details how to manually back up data using the application FileZilla (macOS / Windows / Linux) via the SFTP protocol on Swiss Backup the independent Swiss cloud backup solution.

It is also possible to use Cyberduck (Swift): refer to this other guide.

Prerequisites

• Have a Swiss Backup Infomaniak space with at least one available device quota for a Cloud backup.
• Add 1 device of type Cloud to obtain the SFTP parameters.
• Download and install FileZilla (macOS / Windows / Linux).

Set up FileZilla

To configure a new backup:

1. Fill in the fields according to the information specific to your device (refer to this other guide):
   
   1. Host : sftp.swiss-backup02.infomaniak.com
   2. Username : Swiss Backup device name (e.g., SBI-MS0020)
   3. Password : Password generated via the email received after creating the Swiss Backup device
   4. Port : 22
   5. Click on Connect

FileZilla also allows you to set up connections so that you do not have to re-enter the login credentials:

1. Click on the Site manager icon:
   
2. Click on New site:
   
3. Fill in the fields according to the information specific to your device (refer to this other guide):
   1. Host: sftp.swiss-backup02.infomaniak.com
   2. User: Swiss Backup device name (e.g., SBI-MS0020)
   3. Password: Password generated via the email received after creating the Swiss Backup device.
   4. Port: 22
   5. Click on "Connect".

The SFTP connection is recommended to securely transmit data. It is also possible to use the host connection, for example "ftp.swiss-backup02.infomaniak.com" with port 21. However, data will be transmitted in plain text (unencrypted) over the Internet (not recommended).