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Cloud Sync Tasks
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This section has tutorials to configure and manage data backups from TrueNAS to various third-party cloud service providers. This article provides instructions on adding a cloud sync task, configuring environment variables, running an unscheduled sync task, creating a copy of a task with a reversed transfer mode, and troubleshooting common issues with some cloud storage providers.
TrueNAS can send, receive, or synchronize data with a cloud storage provider. Cloud sync tasks allow for single-time transfers or recurring transfers on a schedule. They are an effective method to back up data to a remote location.
These providers are supported for Cloud Sync tasks in TrueNAS:
- Amazon S3
- Backblaze B2
- Box
- Dropbox
- File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
- Google Cloud Storage
- Google Drive
- Google Photos
- Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
- Hubic (closed to new accounts)
- Microsoft Azure Blob Storage
- Microsoft OneDrive
- OpenStack Swift
- pCloud
- SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)
- Storj iX*
- WebDAV
- Yandex
*TrueCloud backup tasks streamline functionality for Storj iX cloud backups and restoration.
Using the cloud means data can go to a third-party commercial vendor not directly affiliated with iXsystems. You should fully understand vendor pricing policies and services before using them for cloud sync tasks.
iXsystems is not responsible for any charges incurred using third-party vendors with the cloud sync feature.
You must have:
- All system storage configured and ready to receive or send data. A cloud storage provider account and location (like an Amazon S3 bucket).
You can create cloud storage account credentials using Credentials > Backup Credentials > Cloud Credentials before adding the sync task or add it when configuring the cloud sync task using Add on the Data Protection > Cloud Sync Task widget to open the Cloudsync Task Wizard. See the Cloud Credentials article for instructions on adding a backup cloud credential.