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Duplicati App

Free backup software to store encrypted backups online. Supports many storage providers including Google Drive, Amazon S3, Dropbox, and more.

Features

  • ☁️ Cloud Storage Support: Google Drive, Dropbox, Amazon S3, OneDrive, and more
  • 🔐 Strong Encryption: AES-256 encryption for all backups
  • 📅 Flexible Scheduling: Automated backups on your schedule
  • 🔄 Incremental Backups: Only upload changed data
  • 🗜️ Compression: Reduce storage usage with built-in compression
  • 🌐 Web Interface: Easy-to-use browser-based management
  • 📁 File Versioning: Keep multiple versions of your files

Installation

  1. Add the J0rsa repository to your Home Assistant
  2. Search for “Duplicati” in the App Store (formerly Add-on Store)
  3. Click Install and wait for the download to complete
  4. Start the app

Usage

Accessing the Web Interface

After starting the app, access Duplicati at:

  • Via Ingress: Click “Open Web UI” in the app panel
  • Direct Access: http://homeassistant.local:8200

Creating Your First Backup

  1. Open the Duplicati web interface
  2. Click “Add backup”
  3. Choose your backup destination (cloud provider or local)
  4. Select folders to back up
  5. Set encryption passphrase
  6. Configure schedule
  7. Save and run your first backup

Supported Storage Providers

Provider Description
Google Drive Google’s cloud storage
Dropbox Popular cloud storage
Amazon S3 AWS object storage
OneDrive Microsoft cloud storage
Backblaze B2 Affordable cloud backup
SFTP/SSH Remote servers
WebDAV Standard web protocol
Local/Network Local drives or NAS

Configuration

Backup Sources

The app has access to:

  • /config - App configuration directory
  • /share - Home Assistant shared folder
  1. Home Assistant Config: Back up /config folder regularly
  2. Encryption: Always set a strong passphrase
  3. Retention: Keep at least 7 days of versions
  4. Testing: Regularly test restoring files

Example Backup Configuration

Source: /config
Destination: Google Drive
Schedule: Daily at 3:00 AM
Retention: 7 versions
Encryption: AES-256

Restoring Files

  1. Open Duplicati web interface
  2. Go to “Restore”
  3. Select the backup to restore from
  4. Choose files or folders to restore
  5. Select restore location
  6. Start restoration

Tips

  1. Test Restores: Periodically verify your backups work
  2. Multiple Destinations: Consider backing up to multiple locations
  3. Bandwidth: Schedule large backups during off-peak hours
  4. Notifications: Set up email alerts for backup status

Troubleshooting

Backup Fails

  • Check storage provider credentials
  • Verify internet connectivity
  • Check available storage space
  • Review Duplicati logs for errors

Slow Backups

  • First backup is always slowest (full backup)
  • Subsequent backups are incremental
  • Consider excluding large, rarely-changed files

Cannot Access Web UI

  • Ensure the app is running
  • Try accessing via Ingress
  • Check port 8200 availability

Support

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