S3 Backups

S3 Backups (Beta) - Setup S3 Backups on Backblaze

In addition to Enhance's built-in backup service, you can configure third-party S3-compatible backups from providers like Backblaze, AWS, and R2. These backups will adhere to the backup role settings configured in Settings > Service > Backups. Enhance's built-in backup service and S3 backups can run side by side.

Important Tip:

• Enhance’s built-in backups are incremental, which makes them more efficient in terms of storage, whereas third-party S3 backups create a full tar.gz of each website, consuming more storage.

Setting Up S3 Backups on Backblaze

1. Navigate to the Enhance Control Panel:

   • Select Integrations in the left menu.
   • Click on the Backups tab, then click Connect. This will open the "Connect S3 Object Storage" form.
     
     
     
     

2. Create a Bucket in Backblaze:

   • In a new browser tab, log in to your Backblaze account.
   • In the left-hand menu, select Buckets.
     
     
     
     
   • Click Create a Bucket and fill out the form:
     
     
     
     
     
     • Bucket Name: Choose a unique name (e.g., quape123).
     • Disable the following options:
       • Lifecycle
       • Data Redundancy
       • Versioning (if applicable).
     • Click Finish to create the bucket.

3. Create an Application Key:

   • In the left menu, select Application Keys.
     
     
     
     
   • Click Add a New Application Key and fill out the form:
     
     
     
     
     
     • Application Name: Choose any name.
     • Access for the Relevant Bucket: Select the bucket created earlier (e.g., examplename90).
     • Permissions: Select Read and Write access.
   • Click Finish and then copy the Application Key ID and Application Key Secret to your clipboard.

4. Complete the Form in Enhance:

   • Return to the Enhance control panel and fill out the "Connect S3 Object Storage" form with the following information:
     • Region: Found on the Buckets page (look after s3.).
     • Endpoint: Found on the Buckets page.
     • Bucket Name: The name of the Backblaze bucket you created.
     • Prefix: Choose a prefix (can be any name).
     • Access Key ID: The key you copied from Backblaze.
     • Access Key Secret: The application key secret you copied from Backblaze.
       
       
       
       
       

5. Click "Connect" to complete the setup.

This will integrate Backblaze S3 backups with your Enhance cluster, allowing you to store website backups externally.