A NAS can serve as an independent target through a compatible backend such as SFTP.
Steps for Windows
- Confirm the NAS supports an appropriate Duplicacy storage protocol.
- Create a dedicated backup share or remote directory on the NAS.
- Configure that destination in the Web Edition with a restricted account.
- Run a manual backup and a restore test from the NAS.
How to verify the result
The restored file is readable without changing the source folder.
Network outages and NAS disk failures still require an additional offsite copy.
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 windows folders to a nas?
- A NAS can serve as an independent target through a compatible backend such as SFTP.
- How can I confirm this worked?
- The restored file is readable without changing the source folder.
- What should I avoid?
- Network outages and NAS disk failures still require an additional offsite copy.
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.