Restic Backups

Questions and answers

• Easy setup
  You can start using the service in just 3 steps: login, choose an encryption key, and select files to backup.
• App for Mac
  The app automatically backs up your files in the background on Mac computers.
• Menu bar control
  You can control and browse your backups from the menu bar in a simple time machine style interface.
• Snapshot control
  You control how often you make snapshots, how many to keep, and when to delete them.
• Affordable pricing
  The service offers good prices for secure backups, often cheaper than other cloud storage options.
• Backup status icon
  The menu bar icon shows the backup status so you can quickly see if everything is okay.
• Automatable backups
  You can automate and script your backups using Restic or related tools.
• Error notifications
  You will be notified instantly if a backup fails so you know when there is a problem.
• Customizable settings
  Advanced users can change all input settings directly from the user interface.
• Client-side encryption
  Your files are encrypted on your computer, so no one else can read them.
• Open-source foundation
  The service is built on open-source software called Restic, and uses its REST API.
• Browse and restore files
  You can see and restore your files or folders easily with the built-in repository browser.
• Offsite storage with ZFS
  Backups are stored securely off-site using ZFS storage with RAIDz2 for safety.
• Secure backup and restore
  Your data is securely backed up and restored to an off-site, encrypted storage location.
• Extra snapshots for safety
  Regular ZFS snapshots are also taken on the server to restore from if needed.