# \#backup **URL:** https://forums.spacerex.co/tag/backup/8.md [Latest](https://forums.spacerex.co/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.spacerex.co/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.spacerex.co/tags.md) --- ## [What to do if iDrive stops backing up](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/what-to-do-if-idrive-stops-backing-up/3693)
**Author:** [@Avios](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/Avios)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 5:44pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/what-to-do-if-idrive-stops-backing-up/3693 "2026-08-05T17:44:37Z")
TL;DR - if you are having trouble with iDrive not backing up - try rebooting the NAS. Longer version… I’ve been using iDrive as a backup for a while now. About 6 months ago it just stopped working. I would get an err… --- ## [How to move files from an old NAS to new. Snapshot replication?](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/how-to-move-files-from-an-old-nas-to-new-snapshot-replication/3548)
**Author:** [@GeorgeVasil](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/GeorgeVasil)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 8:17am UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/how-to-move-files-from-an-old-nas-to-new-snapshot-replication/3548 "2026-01-14T08:17:55Z")
Hello to the community, I am currently seeking advice on how to move files from an old Synology 214+ that has a 2x4TB mirrored ext4 to a new Synology 225+ that has a 2x6TB mirrored btrfs. I have also available an exter… --- ## [DS-1522+ to DS-1517+ mirroring/backup - personal use, not a business](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/ds-1522-to-ds-1517-mirroring-backup-personal-use-not-a-business/1062)
**Author:** [@Gar](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/Gar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 3:00pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/ds-1522-to-ds-1517-mirroring-backup-personal-use-not-a-business/1062 "2026-01-02T15:00:25Z")
This, in all likelihood has been covered, but there are such a plethora of options that I’m feeling overwhelmed by choice. Options are good, except when there are too many of them. :slight\_smile: Also, I’m old, and incli… --- ## [Backing up WD MyCloud PR4100 NAS to move to Synology NAS](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/backing-up-wd-mycloud-pr4100-nas-to-move-to-synology-nas/3497)
**Author:** [@rpcb61](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/rpcb61)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2025, 12:09pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/backing-up-wd-mycloud-pr4100-nas-to-move-to-synology-nas/3497 "2025-11-03T12:09:31Z")
I have tried to backup my WD MyClouid PR4100 NAS with USB backup. All folders backup succesfully apart from the critical “Backups” folder share that I have to a USB 2 drive. I have tried multiple external USB Hard drive… --- ## [YOUTUBE: What is the CHEAPEST way to backup your NAS?](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/youtube-what-is-the-cheapest-way-to-backup-your-nas/3476)
**Author:** [@JnasMan](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/JnasMan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 7:35pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/youtube-what-is-the-cheapest-way-to-backup-your-nas/3476 "2025-09-23T19:35:21Z")
In this video there weren’t solutions offered for offsite backup that is not MS, Google, or Glacier. I mean providers that have Synology APPS like Idrive. Doesn’t Synology have their own cloud backup storage that integr… --- ## [Help backing up Synology to TrueNAS and Google Drive](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/help-backing-up-synology-to-truenas-and-google-drive/3470)
**Author:** [@Finnegan](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/Finnegan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 11:35pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/help-backing-up-synology-to-truenas-and-google-drive/3470 "2025-09-18T23:35:36Z")
Would someone like to help me set up a Synology backup to TrueNAS I was also thinking of having the TrueNAS then back up its back up to Google Drive because Synology can’t run two backups at once. I saw a couple YT vid… --- ## [Recovering data when NAS fails, not the drives](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/recovering-data-when-nas-fails-not-the-drives/3431)
**Author:** [@CharlesBronson](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/CharlesBronson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2025, 5:57pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/recovering-data-when-nas-fails-not-the-drives/3431 "2025-08-22T17:57:28Z")
The NAS community seems to be putting a lot of thought into backup strategies. But as my DS920+ has been running for almost 5 years now, I’m beginning to worry about the possibility that the NAS itself, not neccessarily … --- ## [Synology ActiveProtect backup appliances](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/synology-activeprotect-backup-appliances/2988)
**Author:** [@Paul](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/Paul)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 8:06pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/synology-activeprotect-backup-appliances/2988 "2025-04-21T20:06:00Z")
Last January, Synology introduced ActiveProtect, a backup appliance with three models: one rack-mount and two desktops. I currently have one for testing. I find it an interesting development, but I know it is (currently… --- ## [Advice Needed: Setting Up a NAS for a Non-Profit Organization](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/advice-needed-setting-up-a-nas-for-a-non-profit-organization/2500)
**Author:** [@Rou.Is](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/Rou.Is)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2024, 7:56pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/advice-needed-setting-up-a-nas-for-a-non-profit-organization/2500 "2024-11-29T19:56:57Z")
Hi everyone, I’m supporting a non-profit organization in setting up a NAS and want to avoid rookie mistakes. Here’s the scenario: Footage: 10TB existing, growing by 2–3TB annually. Team: Five videographers working rem… --- ## [Two site Synology setup for home use](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/two-site-synology-setup-for-home-use/1821)
**Author:** [@blackdoom](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/blackdoom)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2024, 11:10pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/two-site-synology-setup-for-home-use/1821 "2024-03-11T23:10:30Z")
I want to build a setup that me and my family can use. Synology NAS A: Country A Synology NAS B: Country B So I bought 2 \* DS923 plus units each with 8TB storage. What I wish to be able to do I need a setup where … --- ## [Small business Backup solution](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/small-business-backup-solution/1181)
**Author:** [@BEW](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/BEW)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2023, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/small-business-backup-solution/1181 "2023-09-12T15:35:05Z")
Hello everyone, Thanks @Will for the info and platform you provide. I’m in the process of setting up a backup solution for a small business. I am looking at the RS822+ I really need the rack mounted device, but Amazon… --- ## [Possible to use open NAS bay with standalone unassigned HDD (ext4) for backup rotation? (TrueNAS/unRAID)](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/possible-to-use-open-nas-bay-with-standalone-unassigned-hdd-ext4-for-backup-rotation-truenas-unraid/1141)
**Author:** [@Joss](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/Joss)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2023, 10:11pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/possible-to-use-open-nas-bay-with-standalone-unassigned-hdd-ext4-for-backup-rotation-truenas-unraid/1141 "2023-08-25T22:11:28Z")
@Paul wrote in this thread that in DSM you can’t use a standalone HDD in one of the NAS bays for server backup and rotation, i.e. hotswap & exchange two drives, and always have one offsite. The only way is to use USB DAS… --- ## [What's the oldest Synology I can use for offsite backups?](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/whats-the-oldest-synology-i-can-use-for-offsite-backups/674)
**Author:** [@nasuser](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/nasuser)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 12:49pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/whats-the-oldest-synology-i-can-use-for-offsite-backups/674 "2023-05-31T12:49:00Z")
I was watching one of the older videos on backups and one tip Will mentioned is having an offsite NAS. It could be a good idea to buy a really cheap old synology on ebay and put in a big noisy cheap hard drive just as s… --- ## [Using cheap cloud hosting for additional 321?](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/using-cheap-cloud-hosting-for-additional-321/348)
**Author:** [@ukrdigerati](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/ukrdigerati)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2023, 1:55am UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/using-cheap-cloud-hosting-for-additional-321/348 "2023-04-11T01:55:48Z")
Have a concept in mind. Not sure how to achieve this though. Possible? Thoughts? Feedback? Advice? --- ## [What's your Best 3-2-1 Synology Back-up Solution?](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/whats-your-best-3-2-1-synology-back-up-solution/77)
**Author:** [@SynologyRichie](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/SynologyRichie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 4:01pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/whats-your-best-3-2-1-synology-back-up-solution/77 "2023-04-07T16:01:28Z")
Hi friends! Would love to know what your backup solutions are! I currently have a DS1522+ with 5x 18TB Drives, with SHR1 for redundancy. :white\_check\_mark: I also have (2) Iron-wolfs Internal HDs in external enclosures… --- ## [Backup Synology 1821+ to a Drobo FS](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/backup-synology-1821-to-a-drobo-fs/267)
**Author:** [@mshaw](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/mshaw)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2023, 10:12pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/backup-synology-1821-to-a-drobo-fs/267 "2023-03-27T22:12:34Z")
I have recently set up a Synology DS1821+ to replace my Drobo FS. I would now like to use my old Drobo to back up the DS18212+. I have tried to use HyperBackup, but will not see the Drobo on my network. Suggestions? T… --- ## [Best way Securing A secondary off site NAS Backup](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/best-way-securing-a-secondary-off-site-nas-backup/138)
**Author:** [@Gsugar](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/Gsugar)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2023, 12:38am UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/best-way-securing-a-secondary-off-site-nas-backup/138 "2023-03-23T00:38:05Z")
I am in the process of setting up an off site backup at relatives home. They only have a crappy ISP’s router with minimal safe guards. I watched all the awesome video’s by SpaceRex on off site backups & is Synology secu… --- ## [Synology Drive Backup Error](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/synology-drive-backup-error/81)
**Author:** [@Mark](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/Mark)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 4:34pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/synology-drive-backup-error/81 "2023-03-09T16:34:31Z")
Hi, following your previous video about Mac Drive integration and ran across this error. Any suggestions? \*admin note: Migrated from separate thread for readability