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Arq Backup user guide

Platform/OS
Cross-platform
Category
Backup & Recovery

Arq Backup

Arq Backup is a simple, reliable backup program for your Mac or Windows computer that quietly protects all your important files.
It automatically makes copies of your photos, documents, and other personal data so you can get everything back if your computer crashes, gets stolen, or a file gets accidentally deleted.
Arq Backup uses DiskSpace S3-compatible object storage like your own private storage locker in the cloud, to keep these backup copies safe and far away from your house. This approach gives you unlimited storage space at very low cost while keeping your data completely private since only you hold the encryption keys.
By storing your backups in DiskSpace, Arq Backup makes it easy and inexpensive to keep multiple versions of every file for years, giving you real peace of mind without needing to buy expensive hard drives or pay for bloated backup subscriptions.

Connection / Setup

How to get your DiskSpace S3 credentials
New Accounts
  1. Create an account and log in to DiskSpace
  2. Click I'm ready to set up my storage
  3. Enter Bucket Name following the instructions
  4. Click Create Bucket and wait for it to be generated
  5. Find your Endpoint URL, Access Key, and Secret Key in the S3 Client Configuration section for use below
Existing Accounts
  1. Log in to DiskSpace
  2. Scroll to DiskSpace S3 Connection Info
  3. Find your Endpoint URL, Access Key, Secret Key, and Bucket Name for use below

Sign up or log in to set up your DiskSpace S3 Storage for Arq Backup.