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NovaBACKUP

NovaBACKUP is a straightforward backup program that helps regular people and small businesses protect their important files and computers. In everyday terms, it automatically makes copies of your documents, photos, and databases so you can get them back if your computer crashes, gets stolen, or gets hit by ransomware. It uses S3-compatible object storage as a safe, off-site vault in the cloud where your backup copies live, keeping them away from your office in case of fire or flood. This cloud storage is cheap, grows as big as you need, and lets you quickly grab your files from anywhere when disaster strikes. By combining local backups with S3 storage, NovaBACKUP gives you simple, reliable protection without needing expensive hardware or complicated setups.

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

Connecting NovaBACKUP to DiskSpace.sh (S3-Compatible Storage)

DiskSpace.sh is fully S3 API compatible and requires path-style requests. Follow the steps below to configure NovaBACKUP.

Connection Steps:
  1. Open NovaBACKUP and navigate to the backup destination configuration.
  2. Select Amazon S3 Compatible Storage as the storage type.
  3. Enter the following connection details:
Endpoint URL
Required. Use the exact endpoint above.
Access Key
Provided by DiskSpace.sh
Secret Key
Provided by DiskSpace.sh
Region: Leave empty or set to us-east-1
Important: Path-Style Requests

DiskSpace.sh requires path-style URLs (not virtual-hosted style). NovaBACKUP must be configured to use this format:

Example URL format:
https://s3.diskspace.sh/bucket-name/folder/backup-file.bkp
Example Configuration
Endpoint URL: https://s3.diskspace.sh
Access Key ID: AKIAXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Secret Access Key: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Region: us-east-1 (or leave blank)
Use Path Style: Enabled
Troubleshooting
  • Ensure "Use Path Style" or "Force Path Style" is enabled in NovaBACKUP settings.
  • Verify your Access Key and Secret Key are correct.
  • If connection fails, try setting Region to us-east-1.
  • Confirm your bucket name does not contain periods if using custom domains.
  • Check that your firewall allows outbound HTTPS traffic to s3.diskspace.sh.
Tip: After entering the credentials, test the connection using NovaBACKUP's built-in connection test feature before running your first backup.
Generated for DiskSpace.sh S3-compatible storage • Path-style requests required