How do I back up data on my Synology NAS to Synology C2 Storage?
Last updated:Jan 17, 2024
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
- You have a Synology Account. If not, sign up to get started.
- You are currently subscribed to a C2 Storage Basic or Advanced plan in any data centers.
Notes:
- Minimum requirements for the Entire System backup feature:
- DSM 7.2
- Hyper Backup 4.1.0
Resolution
- Launch Hyper Backup on your Synology NAS.
- Click + to create a backup task. Select Folders and Packages or Entire System as the backup type.
- Select Synology C2 Storage as your backup destination.
- Sign in to the C2 service with your Synology Account.
- Select your desired data center.
- Allow the C2 service to back up the data from your Synology NAS to C2 Storage.
- Proceed with the Backup Wizard to complete the backup task's settings.
- 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.