Step 1: Install Duplicati
First, you'll need to install Duplicati. Follow the instructions to download and install the application: https://duplicati.readthedocs.io/en/latest/02-installation/
Step 2: Create a Bucket in Impossible Cloud Storage
You'll need to create a bucket in your Impossible Cloud Storage console. Here is a link to the Impossible Cloud Storage documentation, which includes detailed instructions and screenshots for creating a bucket.
Step 3: Add New Standard S3-Compatible Backup Destination
Use the '+Add backup' function in Duplicati's user interface. See more information here.
Use the following configuration parameters in the Backup Destination section:
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Storage Type: 'S3 Compatible'
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Use SSL: Yes (mark the checkbox)
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Server: Custom server URL (): enter your endpoint, for instance, "us-west-1.storage.impossibleapi.net" (without
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Bucket name: the bucket name you've created in Step 2
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'Bucket create region': select 'Custom region value' and enter your region, for instance, "us-west-1"
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Leave 'Bucket create region' and 'Storage class' default ()
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Folder path: add a folder name for backups
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AWS Access ID: your Access Key from Impossible Cloud Console
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AWS Access Key: your Secret Key from Impossible Cloud Console
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Expand Advanced options, select "s3-ext-authenticationregion" and fill it with your region, for instance, "us-west-1"
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Click 'Test connection' to ensure everything is configured properly
Step 4: Finish the configuration
Click 'Next.'
Click 'No' if a pop-up asks, "Adjust bucket name?"
