Rclone and Borg Backup user guide

Platform/OS
Linux, macOS, Windows
Category
File Synchronization & Mount Tools

Rclone and Borg Backup

Rclone and Borg Backup is a powerful combination of two free tools that work together to keep your important files safe. It securely copies your photos, documents, and other personal data while squeezing it down to take up less space and adding strong protection against corruption or theft.
Rclone and Borg Backup uses DiskSpace S3-compatible object storage like a giant, reliable digital warehouse in the cloud. Rclone acts as the delivery truck that efficiently moves your backed-up data to and from these affordable storage services, while Borg handles the smart packing and encryption on your computer first.
This setup gives you cheap, unlimited backup space that you can access from anywhere without relying on big company services, making it perfect for long-term personal archives that stay private and under your control.

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 Rclone and Borg Backup.