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xCloud Backup Setup for Asustor

Prerequisites

  • Registered xCloud account
  • Confirmed activation email
  • NAS with configured ADM web interface

Step-by-Step Guide

xCloud: Obtain Access Credentials

1. Activate xCloud Backup

  • Log in to the xCloud Dashboard
  • Select "xCloud Backup" product
  • Choose the package size (Safe S to XL)
  • Remember the two access credentials (Access Key, Secret Key)
  • Create a bucket, optionally with Object Lock enabled

Asustor: Configure Backup

2. Open Cloud Backup Center in the Asustor NAS interface

Cloud Backup Center

3. Configure Cloud Backup Service

  • Click on "Start"
  • Select "Amazon S3"
  • Choose "Optional Server"

Service Selection

4. Enter Credentials

  • Server address: backup.de.xcloud.eu
  • Signature: Version 4
  • Access key: Access Key from step 1
  • Secret key: Secret Key from step 1
  • Keep the transfer mode "Upload"
  • Keep "Enable SSL/TLS" enabled

Entering Credentials

5. Select Source Folder

  • Choose the NAS folders to back up

Source Folder Selection

6. Select Destination Folder

  • Choose the "backup" bucket

Destination Folder Selection

7. Create Backup Schedule

  • Options: "Now" or scheduled backup
  • Set the frequency (daily/weekly recommended)

Backup Schedule

8. Optional Configuration

  • Name the backup task, e.g. "xCloud Backup"
  • Leave "Bandwidth limitation" disabled - the backup runs at night
  • Leave "max. simultaneous transfers" on the default value "4"
  • Leave "Storage class" on the value "Standard"
  • Leave "Enable multipart uploads" on the default value "4"

Additional Options

9. Confirm Settings

  • Review the backup task details
  • Click on "Finish"

Confirmation Screen

The backup task status will be visible in the Cloud Backup Center.

Cloud Backup Center Status

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