Connect Arq Backup with Zata.ai

Arq backs up your files to the cloud automatically and safeguards your digital privacy. Zata’s object storage (S3-compatible) can be used as a secure storage backend for Arq.

Prerequisites

To download Arq and install it, follow this link.

Zata.ai Bucket - Bucket Create Guide.

Access and Secret Key Pair - Access Key Guide.

REST Endpoint to follow on links.

Step-by-Step Configuration

1. Launch Arq and Create Backup Plan

• Open Arq Backup.

• Click Create a Backup Plan in the initial dashboard.

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2. Add Zata as a Storage Location

• When asked "Where should Arq store the backup data?", click Add Storage Location...

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3. Select S3-Compatible Server

• In the "Add a Storage Location" dialog, select S3-Compatible Server and click Continue.

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4. Enter Zata S3 Credentials

• Fill in the following details:

  • Server URL: https://idr01.zata.ai:443 (or https://bom01.zata.ai:443 for Southern India)

  • Region: central India (or Southern India for Mumbai)

  • Access Key ID and Secret Access Key from your Zata account

  • Bucket Name: (e.g., your chosen bucket like abhatest)

• Click Save to confirm.

5. Confirm Zata Endpoint and Bucket

• In the "Create Backup Plan" dialog, confirm the Zata endpoint (https://idr01.zata.ai or https://bom01.zata.ai).

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6. Set Encryption Password

• Choose a strong password for encrypting backups.

• Enter and confirm it; this secures your backed up data.

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7. Select Files to Back Up

• Choose one of the options:

  • Back up all drives, with standard exclusions

  • Back up user data on the main drive

  • Manually select folders

• Click Create Backup Plan to begin.