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    Integrate IDrive® e2 with Jet Backup5

    Jet Backup5 is an ideal solution for website owners and hosting providers, providing automated backups, encryption, and granular recovery. Use IDrive® e2 as a reliable storage destination for your JetBackup5.
    Learn more about Jet Backup5.

    Prerequisites:

    Before uploading files using Jet Backup5, you require:

    1. An active IDrive® e2 account. Sign up here if you do not have one.
    2. A bucket in IDrive® e2. See how to create a bucket.
    3. Valid Access Key ID and Secret Access Key. Learn how to create an access key.
    4. A valid Jet Backup5 account.

    Configure IDrive® e2 with Jet Backup5

    1. Login to Jet Backup5 console.
    2. Navigate to Destination.
    3. Click Create New Destination to add a new destination.
      • Select the option for Destination (Backup / Clone).
      • Select S3 Compatible as Destination Type from the drop-down.
      • Enter a Destination Name.
      • Keep the default options for Read-Only and Owner.
    4. Select Custom Vendor from the vendor's list.
      • Enter a name for the Backup Directory (This will create a folder in destination e2 Bucket).
      • Enter the IDrive® e2 storage end-point as Endpoint.
      • Enter the IDrive® e2 Access Key as the Access Key.
      • Enter the IDrive® e2 Secret Access Key as the Secret Key.
      • Enter the IDrive® e2 Bucket name as Bucket Name.
      • Select other options as required (Try with default values).
      • Click Apply/Save to add a new destination.

      5. Add Backup Job and run backup

    5. Navigate to Backup Jobs.
    6. Click Create New Backup Job to add a new job.
      • Enter a name for the Job.
      • Keep root as Owner.
      • Click Add Destination to select a destination.
      • Select the added destination from the destinations list.
      • Select Backup Type as required (Ex: Directories).
      • Click Select Files to add directories and files that you want to include for backup.
        Note: This option will only be available if you select Directories as the backup type.
      • Click Add another Schedule if you want to schedule a backup.
      • Click Apply / Save to add a new backup job.
    7. In the Backup list, select backup and click Run Backup Job Now.

      Note: This option lets you manually run the backup; otherwise, backups will run as per the set schedule.

    Result: The user can view all backed-up files and directories in the destination e2 bucket under the designated destination folder.

    Note: Data restoration is handled by your specific backup solution provider and is affected by multiple variables that are unique to your environment. For application-related enquiries/support, it is strongly recommended you seek guidance from the technical team of your backup solution provider.