How do I back up data on my Synology NAS to Synology C2 Storage?

How do I back up data on my Synology NAS to Synology C2 Storage?

Purpose

Synology C2 Storage offers a cloud backup solution for both enterprise and home users, and also serves as a remote file server accessible from your local network. This article shows you how to back up your data on your NAS to Synology C2 Storage using Hyper Backup.

Environment

Client-side

  • Your Synology NAS is running DSM 7.0 or above.1
  • You have installed Hyper Backup from Package Center on your Synology NAS.

Synology cloud services

Notes:

  1. Minimum requirements for the Entire System backup feature:
    • DSM 7.2
    • Hyper Backup 4.1.0

Resolution

  1. Launch Hyper Backup on your Synology NAS.
  2. Click + to create a backup task. Select Folders and Packages or Entire System as the backup type.
  3. Select Synology C2 Storage as your backup destination.
  4. Sign in to the C2 service with your Synology Account.
  5. Select your desired data center.
  6. Allow the C2 service to back up the data from your Synology NAS to C2 Storage.
  7. Proceed with the Backup Wizard to complete the backup task's settings.
  8. After the backup task is created, you can view your backed up data on C2 Storage. Click the Synology C2 hyperlink to open the C2 Storage Explorer.
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