Backing Up Unraid with Duplicati: Complete Guide for Cloud, USB, Local and Remote Backups

Looking for a powerful, open-source backup solution for your Unraid server? Meet Duplicati — a flexible, secure, and free backup tool that supports cloud storage, server-to-server sync, USB drive backups, and more. This video covers why RAID is not a backup, how to install and configure Duplicati on Unraid via Docker, and how to create multiple backup types including cloud, local, USB, and remote. You'll also learn how to restore your files easily and monitor backup jobs across multiple devices with Duplicati’s online dashboard. Get the USB auto-backup script used in this video: https://github.com/SpaceinvaderOne/un... Chapters 00:00 - Understanding the Importance of Backups 03:01 - Exploring Duplicati: Features and Benefits 07:48 - Setting Up Duplicati on Unraid with Docker 11:53 - Cloud Backups (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) 18:23 - Making a Local Backup 21:09 - Server-to-Server Backups 27:56 - Backup to External USB Drive 31:21 - Auto USB Backup Script (Triggers Backup on Mount) - https://github.com/SpaceinvaderOne/un... 34:42 - Restoring Files from Backups 36:49 - Using the Duplicati Online Dashboard Takeaways -RAID systems are not a substitute for real backups. -Duplicati supports deduplication, reducing storage and bandwidth usage. -Encryption is essential for securing cloud-based backups. -Multiple backup types are easy to configure with Duplicati. -File restoration is simple and reliable. -Duplicati's web-based dashboard allows you to monitor backups from anywhere. -USB drives can be used to trigger automatic backups. -Tailscale or VPNs can enable secure remote backup access. What will you build with Unraid? https://unraid.net/getting-started Get Started with Unraid in 15 minutes or less topics covered: Duplicati, Unraid, backup, data protection, cloud storage, USB backup, server backup, deduplication, encryption, file restoration, NAS, Docker, local backup, remote backup, backup script