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Backup to Physical Drive

Tip

Create frequent backups to avoid loss of data!

The recommended method of backup (including with external drives) is to setup a Network Folder via your OS. However, you may use an external drive plugged directly into your server.

Warning

If you are using a low-powered device (like a RasPi), this drive MUST have external power, or be connected via a powered USB hub in order to prevent any data corruption due to power constraints! Server One and Server Pure users can safely ignore this warning.

  1. Ensure your backup drive is properly formatted. The recommended format at this time is exFAT. Do not use fat32.

  2. If your drive is self-powered, you can plug it directly into your Start9 server blue USB 3.0 slot. If not, first plug the drive into a powered USB hub, then plug the hub into your Start9 server. Then you may power it up.

  3. Go to System > Create Backup

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  4. Select your drive.

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  5. Enter your StartOS master password.

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  6. When the backup is complete, you will receive a notification. If successful, you will see the date and time of your most recent backup updated under “Backups” in the System tab.

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