> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.plenit.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.plenit.com/docs-en/productos/object-storage/how-to/how-to-sync-qnap-to-object-storage.md). # How to Make a One-Way Synchronized Copy from QNAP to Object Storage A synchronized one-way copy carries changes from your QNAP to an Object Storage bucket: what you change on the QNAP is reflected in the bucket, but what happens in the bucket does not go back to the QNAP. It is an easy way to keep an off-site copy and support your continuity plans. The process starts in the Plenit panel (to get the bucket and keys) and is completed in QNAP HBS 3. > #### 👍 What you get > > A one-way synchronization task that automatically or on demand copies the contents of a folder on your QNAP to an Object Storage bucket. > #### 📘 What "one-way" means > > Synchronization is one-directional: QNAP to Object Storage. The bucket receives changes from the QNAP, but does not modify the QNAP. > > If you need the return path (recover from the bucket to the QNAP), that is a restoration, covered in [How to recover a backup from Object Storage to a QNAP.](/docs-en/productos/object-storage/how-to/how-to-restore-an-object-storage-backup-to-qnap.md) ### Before you begin * Access the administration panel at [admin.plenit.com](https://admin.plenit.com) with permissions on the service. * Have an **Object Storage**. If you don't already have one, set it up with the [Object Storage Quick Start.](/docs-en/productos/object-storage/quickstart.md) * Have the QNAP appliance **QNAP** operational, with Internet access and administrator permissions. > #### 📘 About the model and version > > This procedure was done with a QNAP TS-x73A and is valid for **QTS** and **QuTS hero**. Depending on the model and version, some menus may vary. If your QNAP does not have HBS 3, install it from the appliance's App Center. ### Step 1. Obtain the bucket name and keys in the panel In [admin.plenit.com](https://admin.plenit.com), go to **Cloud Services → Object Storage** and enter the subscription. You need two things: * The **bucket name**: in the tab **Bucket**, copy it from the field **My bucket**. * The **access keys**: in the tab **Users**, select the user you will connect with, open its menu **(…)** and click **Keys**. Copy the **Access Key** and the **Secret Key**. {/\* 📸 SCREENSHOT 1 · Bucket tab (My bucket) and Users › menu (…) › Keys (Access Key / Secret Key) \*/} ![Bucket name and access keys in the panel](https://REEMPLAZA-URL/almacenamiento-objetos-sync-01.png) > #### 🚧 Keep the Secret Key safe > > The Secret Key is sensitive: treat it like a password and do not share it. You will need it in the next step to configure the connection in HBS 3. ### Step 2. Create the Storage Space in HBS 3 On the QNAP, open **HBS 3**. Go to **Storage Spaces**, click **Create** and choose the option **Plenit**. In the creation window: * Give it a **name** for the Storage Space. * Enter the access keys (**Access Key** and **Secret Key**). * **Uncheck** proxy use. Click **Create**. To verify it, select the newly created Storage Space; if you need to change anything, click it and edit it. {/\* 📸 SCREENSHOT 2 · HBS 3 · Storage Spaces › Create › Plenit · name, keys and proxy unchecked \*/} ![Storage Space creation in HBS 3](https://REEMPLAZA-URL/almacenamiento-objetos-sync-02.png) ### Step 3. Configure one-way synchronization Go to **Synchronize - Collaborate - Share**, expand **Sync Now** and click **One-Way Sync Job**. In the window **Create a Sync Job**, find and select the option **Plenit** (scroll through the bar if you don't see it at first). {/\* 📸 SCREENSHOT 3 · Create a Sync Job · Plenit selection \*/} ![Plenit selection in the synchronization wizard](https://REEMPLAZA-URL/almacenamiento-objetos-sync-03.png) #### 3.1 Select the Storage Space and the bucket With the Storage Space you created in view, click **Select**. Then choose the **Bucket Name** (the bucket you will work with) and click **Select**. > #### 🚧 If the bucket does not appear, type it manually > > Sometimes you have to type the bucket name manually, due to occasional network issues. If it still doesn't work and the connection does not stabilize, remove the bucket from the configuration and map it again. #### 3.2 Define source and destination Review the **Job Name** (change it to something descriptive if you want) and add a **description** to identify the task later. Configure the **QNAP folder** to be synchronized (source) and the **bucket folder** where the copy will be stored (destination). Click **Next**. {/\* 📸 SCREENSHOT 4 · source (QNAP folder) and destination (bucket folder) \*/} ![Synchronization source and destination configuration](https://REEMPLAZA-URL/almacenamiento-objetos-sync-04.png) #### 3.3 Conflict policy, schedule, and rules Define the **synchronization policy** for data conflicts. The default option is **Rename local files**; you can also replace local ones, or rename/replace remote ones. Click **Next**. In **schedule**, for an initial immediate copy choose **Sync Now** and click **Next**. In **rules** you can enable filters, exclude symbolic links, or exclude hidden files and folders. Click **Next**. > #### 🚧 Be careful with compression > > Although compression saves space, it significantly hurts search speed and access to information. For this case, it is recommended not to enable it unless you have a specific reason. #### 3.4 Review and create Check the **Summary** and, if everything is correct, click **Create**. The window then shows the task status and progress percentage until it indicates that the task completed successfully. {/\* 📸 SCREENSHOT 5 · Summary · Create button · job status \*/} ![Summary and start of synchronization](https://REEMPLAZA-URL/almacenamiento-objetos-sync-05.png) ### Conclusion Setting up one-way synchronization is a guided process: you get the bucket and keys from the panel, create the Storage Space in HBS 3 with those keys, and set up the One-Way Sync Job by choosing source, destination, and policy. The key idea is that it is one-way — the QNAP sends, the bucket receives —, which makes it ideal for keeping an off-site copy without the risk that a change in the bucket will alter your local data. For the reverse path, recover from the bucket, use the restoration guide. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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