Synology How To: Setting Up Remote Hyper Backup, No Cloud Necessary

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of setting up remote Hyper Backup on a Synology NAS without the need for cloud services. By following these steps, you will be able to back up your data to a remote Synology server over the Internet, ensuring your data is secure and accessible from different locations.

Step 1: Review Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have the following:

• Two Synology NAS devices: one for the backup source and one for the destination.
• Internet connection on both devices.
• Administrative access to both NAS devices.
• Tailscale installed on both NAS devices for secure connections.

Step 2: Configure Tailscale for Outbound Connections

1. Install Tailscale on both Synology NAS devices if not already done.
2. Log into Tailscale on both devices.
3. Set Up Outbound Connections:
   • Ensure both devices can communicate over Tailscale.
   • Verify that they appear in your Tailscale admin panel.

Step 3: Create a Backup Folder

1. Access the Source NAS (the one you want to back up).
2. Go to File Station.
3. Create a new folder for the backup:
   • Right-click in the desired location.
   • Select Create > Folder.
   • Name it appropriately (e.g., "Remote Backup").

Step 4: Set Up the Backup User

1. Navigate to Control Panel on the Source NAS.
2. Go to User & Group.
3. Create a new user specifically for backups:
   • Click Create and follow the prompts.
   • Assign necessary permissions to the new user for accessing the backup folder.

Step 5: Set Up the Backup Task

1. Open Hyper Backup on the Source NAS.
2. Click on Create and choose Data backup task.
3. Select Remote NAS device as the backup destination.
4. Enter the Tailscale IP address of the destination NAS.
5. Use the credentials of the backup user you created earlier.
6. Choose the backup folder you created.
7. Configure the backup settings according to your needs:
   • Schedule backups.
   • Select specific folders to back up.
   • Set retention policies.

Step 6: Reconnect to the Remote Server after Relocation

1. If you physically relocate the destination NAS, ensure it is powered on and connected to the Internet.
2. On the Source NAS, open Hyper Backup.
3. Navigate to the Backup Task settings.
4. Update the Tailscale IP address if it has changed.
5. Test the connection to ensure it can successfully reach the remote NAS.

Conclusion

You have successfully set up remote Hyper Backup on your Synology NAS without relying on cloud services. This setup allows for secure and efficient data backups to a remote location. For future tasks, remember to regularly check the backup logs to ensure everything is functioning as expected, and consider testing your backup restoration process periodically to confirm data integrity.