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Add the remote
Create an S3 remote with your HubforHost endpoint URL.
[hubforhost-s3]
type = s3
provider = Other
env_auth = false
access_key_id = YOUR_ACCESS_KEY
secret_access_key = YOUR_SECRET_KEY
endpoint = https://YOUR_S3_ENDPOINT
acl = privateSync Backups to S3 Storage with Rclone
Rclone provides high-throughput synchronization for backups, media libraries and log archives against the S3-compatible endpoint.
📋 Prerequisites
- Rclone installed
- Provisioned S3 endpoint URL, Access Key and Secret Key
Step-by-Step Instructions
2
Sync a directory
Run a multi-threaded sync of your backup directory to the bucket.
rclone sync /var/cpanel/backups hubforhost-s3:my-bucket --transfers 8 --checkers 16 --fast-list💡 Pro Tip: Run with --dry-run first, then schedule verified syncs with cron.
📌 Important Notes
- Outbound egress is included 1:1 with storage capacity. Large restores count against the monthly allowance — see the egress guide.