Arq
Arq backs up your files securely and lets you keep control of your data. It's very simple to set up. It backs up your files to your own cloud account (Filebase, Amazon Cloud Drive, AWS, Dropbox, Google Drive, Google Cloud Storage, OneDrive, and SFTP). Arq also protects your data through strong encryption with a key only you know. Arq uses multiple threads and LZ4 compression for very fast throughput. Arq offers sophisticated file-exclusion filters, storage budgeting, extensive logging, email reports, many scheduling options, and full control over which networks and how much bandwidth Arq uses. Arq is available for Mac OS X and Windows. https://arqbackup.com
Many of our customers love using Arq for their automated backup needs and depend on Filebase for affordable cloud storage and flat-rate monthly pricing.
One thing we love is that Arq Backup is a Zero-knowledge backup product: Everything is encrypted before it leaves your computer, with a key only you know.
When you launch Arq for the first time, you’re asked to choose a backup destination. Select “Other S3-Compatible Service” and hit Continue.
This box will appear, here’s where things will get “difficult” (pay attention…)
Type in “https://s3.filebase.com” as the S3-Compatible Server URL
Navigate in a browser to your Filebase account, click the gear icon in the top-right hand corner and select “Settings”
Copy your “S3 API Access Key ID” and “S3 API Secret Access Key”
Paste the “S3 API Access Key ID” into “Access Key ID” and “S3 API Secret Access Key” into “Secret Access Key”.
Once you’ve added your credentials, Arq will ask which bucket to backup to:
After hitting continue, you should see Filebase in your Destinations list:
Editing the Destination allows for further configuration of your backup schedule:
Once you’ve added Filebase as your destination, Arq will ask what you want to do next:
Please NOTE: If you forget this password, you won’t be able to restore the data you chose to back up. Be sure to write it down.
Add a folder, or series of folders and you’re good to go!
Ensure the folders that you’ve chosen for backup appear in the dropdown for “Configure Backups” under “To s3.filebase.com”.
Go to Backups, hit Start Backing Up and go grab a cold drink!
