# Use Arq Backup

What's Arq?

Arq is a backup software that allows you to use your own cloud storage account on a Mac or Windows based system. You can use Arq with OORT Storage S3-compatible storage.

## **Prerequisites**

* [x] Download and install [Arq](https://arqbackup.com).
* [x] [Sign up](https://console.oortech.com/signup) for a free Oort account.
* [x] Get Access Key and Access Secret Keys. Learn how to view your access keys [here](https://docs.oortech.com/oort/oort-storage/developing-with-oort-storage/access-keys).

## Configure Arq to use OORT Storage

Pick "**New Backup Plan**" from Arq’s File menu. Click Add Storage Location, choose "**S3-Compatible Server**", and click Continue:

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Copy and paste your OORT Storage **Access Key** and **Secret Key** values into the fields in Arq and click Continue:

{% hint style="info" %}
OORT Storage Endpoint API:&#x20;

Standard：<https://s3-standard.oortech.com>

Archive：[https://s3-archive.oortech.com](https://s3-standard.oortech.com)
{% endhint %}

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Choose an encryption password for Arq to encrypt your data before transmitting it (this password will never leave your computer):

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Choose which files you’d like to back up, and click "**Create Backup Plan**":

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Congratulations, you have successfully configured Arq to back up your data to OORT Storage!