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description: Learn how to use Duplicati with Filebase.
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# Duplicati

## What is Duplicati?

Duplicati is a free backup software for Windows, Linux, and macOS X used for storing encrypted backups online. Duplicati is certified for use with Filebase.

Read below to learn how to use Duplicati with Filebase.

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### Prerequisites:

* [x] Download and install [Duplicati](https://www.duplicati.com/download).
* [x] [Sign up](https://filebase.com/signup) for a free Filebase account.&#x20;
* [x] Have your Filebase Access and Secret Keys. Learn how to view your access keys [here.](../../../getting-started-guide#working-with-access-keys)
* [x] Create a Filebase Bucket. Learn how to create a bucket [here](../../../getting-started-guide#creating-and-working-with-buckets).
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### 1. Open Duplicati.&#x20;

Your interface should look similar to the following:

![](https://3861818989-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Lyjw7dWpiQtUFDa1pO0%2Fuploads%2FKyzWMqk5pxjFNrHaX2qT%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=e9764255-abed-48ba-9b1f-bfe0d810f3ac)

### 2. Select ‘Add Backup’ on the menu on the left side of the screen.&#x20;

Select ‘Configure a New Backup', then click ‘Next’.

![](https://3861818989-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Lyjw7dWpiQtUFDa1pO0%2Fuploads%2FGOXHw0WXtHGv3Xwh9LZ2%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=58482fe8-2e35-4586-afc7-91d06f8145a3)

### 3. Enter the desired name for your backup and a description, choose your encryption method, and enter a passphrase for the backup.&#x20;

Click ‘Next’ once you have filled out these fields.

![](https://3861818989-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Lyjw7dWpiQtUFDa1pO0%2Fuploads%2FWkItl8CWfWn4OyLnpLlp%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=baa7bcb8-8c40-41e0-9b2b-323bbbb71472)

### 4. Next, fill out the Backup Destination information.

![](https://3861818989-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Lyjw7dWpiQtUFDa1pO0%2Fuploads%2FF8SGlHcMCtcdpMolCcqj%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=de40a907-a8e9-408f-9c23-e7a3310dcbda)

* **Storage Type**: S3 Compatible
* **Use SSL:** Check Box
* **Server: Custom Server URL**: [s3.filebase.com](http://s3.filebase.com)

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**Do not include 'https://' in the custom server URL.**&#x20;
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* **Bucket Name**: Your bucket name
* **Bucket Create Region**: us-east-1
* **Storage Class**: Default
* **Folder Path:** Name of folder within your bucket
* **AWS Access ID**: Filebase Access Key
* **AWS Access Key**: Filebase Secret Key
* **Client Library To Use**: Amazon AWS SDK

### 5. Click ‘Test Connection’ to test the configuration.

![](https://3861818989-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Lyjw7dWpiQtUFDa1pO0%2Fuploads%2FStQLy6RvSeIC8KyZygMd%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=e5c25695-4b87-4215-95d3-868d0d14864c)

### 6. Select the data you would like to backup using Duplicati.&#x20;

You can select it from the GUI, enter a file path manually, and apply filters and exclusions.

![](https://3861818989-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Lyjw7dWpiQtUFDa1pO0%2Fuploads%2FbDJPcOpSMaGYXNsHD9Tt%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=11b7e6ba-1236-460a-81f4-7fd208378a72)

### 7. Configure the schedule you’d like your backups to be run.

![](https://3861818989-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Lyjw7dWpiQtUFDa1pO0%2Fuploads%2FYLX34OV3Ds0tVpJRarmz%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=c6a6f6ea-2ac2-4113-863c-201eb5d8320c)

### 8. Configure additional backup options such as volume size and backup retention length.

![](https://3861818989-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Lyjw7dWpiQtUFDa1pO0%2Fuploads%2F4KljI1la2gErcFQNy12c%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=c1c76c50-8417-4f5f-b400-9a281daf0eaa)

### 9. Click Save.&#x20;

You should see your Backup task reflected on the top of the Duplicati interface and listed under the ‘Home’ section.

![](https://3861818989-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-Lyjw7dWpiQtUFDa1pO0%2Fuploads%2FxGDPCAk7nUKyKhNGr1Tr%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=be34a6e4-6d8b-4650-a47e-d2201fe99f45)
