Duplicati is a free, open-source backup client that allows Windows, macOS, and Linux users to securely store encrypted, incremental, and compressed backups in the cloud or on local storage.
It can be used with Sync WebDAV to create scheduled, versioned backups of files stored on your Linux computer. Duplicati supports WebDAV as a standard backup destination.
Before you begin, you'll need:
- A Sync account with WebDAV Early Access enabled. Join the early access program.
Installation
- Install and start the Sync WebDAV server. Follow these step-by-step instructions.
- Download and install Duplicati onto your Linux computer. More information on the Duplicati website here.
Create a backup
- Open Duplicati.
- Choose Add backup.
- Select Configure a new backup.
- Give the backup a name.
- Configure Duplicati's backup encryption and password if desired.
- Under Destination, select WebDAV.
- Configure the WebDAV destination:
Server: 127.0.0.1
Port: 4918
SSL: Disabled
Path: /Backups/Duplicati - Configure authentication fields if required by your Duplicati version.
- Test the connection.
- Select the folders you want to back up.
- Configure your backup schedule and retention policy.
- Save the backup.
Duplicati will now store its backup data in your Sync account through the local Sync WebDAV server.
Restoring files
- Make sure Sync WebDAV is running.
- Open Duplicati.
- Select the backup.
- Choose Restore.
- Select the backup version and files you want to restore.
- Choose a local destination.
- Start the restore.
Note: Duplicati stores data in its own backup format. Use Duplicati to browse and restore these backups.