SFTP uses SSH access to a storage server or NAS and should be tested before enabling schedules.
Steps for Windows
- Create a dedicated backup directory on the remote SSH server.
- Confirm the hostname, port, user and authentication method.
- In Duplicacy Storage choose the SFTP backend and enter the requested connection values.
- Back up a small directory and restore one file.
How to verify the result
The destination is reachable and a restore works after reconnecting.
Use least-privilege accounts and protect private keys; never put the server password into a public article.
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 back up over sftp with duplicacy?
- SFTP uses SSH access to a storage server or NAS and should be tested before enabling schedules.
- How can I confirm this worked?
- The destination is reachable and a restore works after reconnecting.
- What should I avoid?
- Use least-privilege accounts and protect private keys; never put the server password into a public article.
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.
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