Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
*Looking for a powerful, open-source backup solution for your Unraid server?*
Meet Duplicati — a flexible, secure, and free backup tool that supports cloud storage, server-to-server sync, USB drive backups, and more.
This video covers why RAID is not a backup, how to install and configure Duplicati on Unraid via Docker, and how to create multiple backup types including cloud, local, USB, and remote. You'll also learn how to restore your files easily and monitor backup jobs across multiple devices with Duplicati’s online dashboard.
*Get the USB auto-backup script used in this video:*
github.com/SpaceinvaderOne/unraid-duplicati-usb-backup
*Chapters*
00:00 - Understanding the Importance of Backups
03:01 - Exploring Duplicati: Features and Benefits
07:48 - Setting Up Duplicati on Unraid with Docker
11:53 - Cloud Backups (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)
18:23 - Making a Local Backup
21:09 - Server-to-Server Backups
27:56 - Backup to External USB Drive
31:21 - Auto USB Backup Script (Triggers Backup on Mount) - github.com/SpaceinvaderOne/unraid-duplicati-usb-backup
34:42 - Restoring Files from Backups
36:49 - Using the Duplicati Online Dashboard
*Takeaways*
-RAID systems are not a substitute for real backups.
-Duplicati supports deduplication, reducing storage and bandwidth usage.
-Encryption is essential for securing cloud-based backups.
-Multiple backup types are easy to configure with Duplicati.
-File restoration is simple and reliable.
-Duplicati's web-based dashboard allows you to monitor backups from anywhere.
-USB drives can be used to trigger automatic backups.
-Tailscale or VPNs can enable secure remote backup access.
*What will you build with Unraid?*
unraid.net/getting-started
Get Started with Unraid in 15 minutes or less
topics covered: Duplicati, Unraid, backup, data protection, cloud storage, USB backup, server backup, deduplication, encryption, file restoration, NAS, Docker, local backup, remote backup, backup script
*Looking for a powerful, open-source backup solution for your Unraid server?*
Meet Duplicati — a flexible, secure, and free backup tool that supports cloud storage, server-to-server sync, USB drive backups, and more.
This video covers why RAID is not a backup, how to install and configure Duplicati on Unraid via Docker, and how to create multiple backup types including cloud, local, USB, and remote. You'll also learn how to restore your files easily and monitor backup jobs across multiple devices with Duplicati’s online dashboard.
*Get the USB auto-backup script used in this video:*
github.com/SpaceinvaderOne/unraid-duplicati-usb-backup
*Chapters*
00:00 - Understanding the Importance of Backups
03:01 - Exploring Duplicati: Features and Benefits
07:48 - Setting Up Duplicati on Unraid with Docker
11:53 - Cloud Backups (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)
18:23 - Making a Local Backup
21:09 - Server-to-Server Backups
27:56 - Backup to External USB Drive
31:21 - Auto USB Backup Script (Triggers Backup on Mount) - github.com/SpaceinvaderOne/unraid-duplicati-usb-backup
34:42 - Restoring Files from Backups
36:49 - Using the Duplicati Online Dashboard
*Takeaways*
-RAID systems are not a substitute for real backups.
-Duplicati supports deduplication, reducing storage and bandwidth usage.
-Encryption is essential for securing cloud-based backups.
-Multiple backup types are easy to configure with Duplicati.
-File restoration is simple and reliable.
-Duplicati's web-based dashboard allows you to monitor backups from anywhere.
-USB drives can be used to trigger automatic backups.
-Tailscale or VPNs can enable secure remote backup access.
*What will you build with Unraid?*
unraid.net/getting-started
Get Started with Unraid in 15 minutes or less
topics covered: Duplicati, Unraid, backup, data protection, cloud storage, USB backup, server backup, deduplication, encryption, file restoration, NAS, Docker, local backup, remote backup, backup script
