BackupAssist ER user guide

Platform/OS
Windows
Category
Backup & Recovery

BackupAssist ER

BackupAssist ER is a simple and reliable backup program designed for small businesses and everyday computer users.
It automatically makes copies of your important files, folders, and even entire computers so you can get everything back quickly if something gets lost, damaged, or hacked.
BackupAssist uses DiskSpace S3-compatible object storage to keep your backups safe off-site. Instead of relying on expensive tapes or external drives that can fail, it sends your data to these secure cloud buckets where it stays protected and easily reachable from anywhere.
This approach gives you peace of mind because your backups are stored in a separate location, making recovery fast and straightforward when disaster strikes.

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 BackupAssist ER.