Introduction

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This guide explains how to configure SFTP remote storage for backups using the Time Machine feature in RingQ. SFTP is recommended over FTP because it encrypts data using SSH.

Prerequisites

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Before configuring SFTP backup in RingQ, ensure:

• Remote server with SSH/SFTP enabled
• Valid SFTP credentials (username & password or SSH key)
• Dedicated backup directory created on the server
• Public IP or hostname of the SFTP server
• Port 22 (or custom SSH port) allowed in firewall
• Sufficient storage space on remote server

Access RingQ Time Machine Settings

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1. Log in to your RingQ Admin Dashboard 2. Navigate to:
 Settings → Global → Time Machine 3. Go to Settings 4. Scroll down to Location Type 5. Click the Storage Destination 6. Select SFTP

Configure SFTP as the Backup Destination

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Fill out the required fields. If Password Method is required:

• Host – Enter the FTP server hostname or IP address.
• Auth Method – Select Password.
• Port – Enter the FTP port (default: 21, unless otherwise specified).
• Username – Enter the FTP account username.
• Password – Enter the FTP account password.
• Storage Path – Specify the remote directory where backups will be stored (e.g., /backups/ringq/).

If SSH Key Method is required:

• Host – Enter the FTP server hostname or IP address.
• Auth Method – Select SSH Key.
• Port – Enter the FTP port (default: 21, unless otherwise specified).
• Username – Enter the FTP account username.
• Private Key – Paste the SSH private key used for authentication (applicable when Auth Method is set to Key-Based instead of Password).
• Storage Path – Specify the remote directory where backups will be stored (e.g., /backups/ringq/).

Click Save to apply and store the configuration.

See Also

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• How to configure FTP Backup
• How to configure Amazon S3 Backup
• How to configure Local Disk Backup
• How to Restore from Backup
• How to Schedule Automatic Backups (Time Machine)
• How to Take an Instance Backup
• What Data Is Included in a Backup