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

• Download and install Arq.

• Sign up for a free Oort account.

• Get Access Key and Access Secret Keys. Learn how to view your access keys here.

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:

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

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

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

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