Platform/OS
Cross-platform
Category
Backup & Recovery

CloudBackO

CloudBackO is a simple backup program that automatically protects your important files and folders. It quietly makes copies of your documents, photos, and other data so you can recover them if your computer crashes or gets hacked. It stores these backups in affordable S3-compatible object storage, which works like an enormous, super-reliable digital warehouse in the cloud. By using S3 storage, CloudBackO keeps your files safe across multiple locations without you having to buy expensive hard drives or manage tapes. This approach gives you fast backups, easy restores, and peace of mind knowing your data is protected at a fraction of the usual cost.

Connection / Setup

  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

Connect CloudBackO to DiskSpace.sh

DiskSpace.sh is a fully S3-compatible object storage service. Follow the steps below to configure CloudBackO using path-style requests.

Connection Steps:
  1. Open CloudBackO and navigate to the S3 storage connection settings.
  2. Enter the following credentials and configuration:
Required. Use this exact endpoint.
Can be left empty or set to us-east-1.
Important: DiskSpace.sh requires Path Style Requests. CloudBackO must be configured to use path-style URLs (e.g. https://s3.diskspace.sh/bucket-name/key) instead of virtual-hosted style.
Example Configuration:
Endpoint: https://s3.diskspace.sh
Access Key: AKIAXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Secret Key: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Region: us-east-1
Path Style: Enabled
Troubleshooting Tips:
  • Ensure "Force Path Style" or "Path Style Access" is enabled in CloudBackO settings.
  • Verify your Access Key and Secret Key are correct and have sufficient permissions.
  • If connection fails, try setting Region to "us-east-1" or leave it blank.
  • Confirm you are using the exact endpoint: https://s3.diskspace.sh