diff --git a/app/dcs/third-party-tools/arq/page.md b/app/dcs/third-party-tools/arq/page.md deleted file mode 100644 index 563f3b0e9..000000000 --- a/app/dcs/third-party-tools/arq/page.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,76 +0,0 @@ ---- -title: Arq -docId: rnZKB53zoxOVjYLcnHngs -tags: - - backup -redirects: - - /dcs/how-tos/arq-integration-guide -metadata: - title: Guide for Integrating Arq Backup Software with Storj - description: Tutorial on how to configure Arq backup software to work with Storj, along with detailed instructions to create and implement a backup plan. ---- - -## Introduction - -**Arq** is a backup software that allows you to use your own cloud storage account on a Mac or Windows-based system. You can use **Arq** with **Storj** S3-compatible storage. - -**Main site**: [Arqbackup](https://www.arqbackup.com/) - you can download and follow the instructions to install Arq [here](https://www.arqbackup.com/download/). - -## Set up Storj - -### Create an Account - -To begin, you will need to create a Storj account. - -Navigate to <https://storj.io/signup?partner=arq> to sign up, or log in <https://storj.io/login> if you already have an account. - -### Create a Bucket - -Once you have your Storj account you can create a bucket for your data to be stored in. - -{% partial file="create-bucket.md" /%} - -### Generate S3 credentials - -{% partial file="s3-credentials.md" /%} - -## Configure Arq to use Storj - -1. Pick **New Backup Plan** from Arq’s File menu. - {% callout type="warning" %} - New Users should be presented with the option to **_Create a backup plan_**. Existing users may need to create a backup plan from a menu. - {% /callout %} - -1. Click **Add Storage Location**, choose **_Storj_**, and click **Continue** - -  - -1. Copy and paste the **_Access Key_** and **_Secret Key_** values from your web browser into the **_Storj Access Key ID_** and **_Storj Secret Access Key_** fields in Arq and click **Continue**: - -  - -1. Check **Use existing bucket**, choose your bucket, and click **Continue**: - -  - -1. Click **Continue** to use the storage location you just added: - -  - -1. Choose an encryption password for Arq to encrypt your data **before** transmitting it (this password will never leave your computer): - - {% callout type="warning" %} - Files are stored encrypted within the Storj network. Using Arq's encryption would add a second layer of encryption. Users may want to uncheck `Encrypt with password` when given the option. This is optional. - {% /callout %} - -  - -1. Choose which files you’d like to back up, and click **Create Backup Plan**: - - {% callout type="warning" %} - To change the schedule, the files being backed up, and many other options, click on your backup plan on the left and click “Edit…”. - {% /callout %} - -  - -Congratulations, you have successfully configured Arq to back up your data to Storj!