Restic Backups

Restic is a modern, open-source backup tool designed for speed, reliability, and security.
It allows you to create encrypted, deduplicated backups of files and directories, ensuring that your data is safe and easily restorable.
Restic supports multiple storage backends, including local directories, S3-compatible storage such as MinIO, and major cloud providers.

About hosting Restic on dFlow

Hosting Restic on dFlow provides a simple and secure way to automate your backup processes.
You can schedule recurring backups, store data on persistent volumes or external storage, and easily restore snapshots when needed.
With dFlow’s persistent storage, networking, and scaling capabilities, Restic becomes a reliable backbone for data protection in your infrastructure stack.

Restic encrypts all backups by default using AES-256 encryption and authenticates data with Poly1305, ensuring that your files remain private and tamper-proof at all times.

Common use cases

• Regular backups of application data and configuration files
• Encrypted off-site storage for disaster recovery
• Versioned backups for long-term archival
• Syncing data across environments or deployments
• Backing up container volumes or user-generated data

Feature highlights

• End-to-end encryption for all backups
• Deduplication to save storage space
• Fast incremental backups
• Multiple backend support (local, S3, MinIO, Backblaze, and more)
• Simple restore and snapshot management
• Portable and scriptable CLI
• Lightweight and dependency-free design

How to install on dFlow

Deploy the Restic Backups template from your dFlow dashboard.
No manual setup is needed - the environment includes the Restic CLI and is preconfigured for easy use.
You can connect it to any S3-compatible storage or local persistent volume and start running backup commands immediately.

Need help?

You can explore the official Restic documentation for configuration examples, scheduling tips, and advanced storage options.
Visit the documentation site for guidance on encryption keys, environment variables, and integration with storage backends.