Use least-privilege storage credentials and encryption for remotely stored data.
Steps for Windows
- Create a dedicated backup storage account or scoped key.
- Enable storage encryption when creating a new destination.
- Avoid sharing the local Web Edition management page publicly.
- Validate restore using a private test file.
How to verify the result
The backup remains retrievable without exposing credentials or source folders publicly.
Cloud account security and encryption password management remain your responsibility.
Why this matters
The practical goal is a recoverable Duplicacy revision, not just a successful-looking progress indicator. Keep your source, backup destination, Backup ID and necessary credentials documented. If this workflow changes your retention or storage configuration, verify a restore before applying it to important data.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I keep cloud backups private?
- Use least-privilege storage credentials and encryption for remotely stored data.
- How can I confirm this worked?
- The backup remains retrievable without exposing credentials or source folders publicly.
- What should I avoid?
- Cloud account security and encryption password management remain your responsibility.
Primary documentation: Duplicacy Web Edition User Guide · Developer download · Last source review: November 2, 2026. This is an independent editorial checklist, not a claim of hands-on testing.
Set up your Windows backup
Choose the right edition, verify the installer, then test a restore.