# \#hyper-backup

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## [Best way to create mutual offsite backup between two NASs with internal hard drives](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/best-way-to-create-mutual-offsite-backup-between-two-nass-with-internal-hard-drives/3549)

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**Author:** [@thevamper](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/thevamper)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 10:46pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/best-way-to-create-mutual-offsite-backup-between-two-nass-with-internal-hard-drives/3549 "2026-09-03T22:46:44Z")

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Hello, I am looking to implement a two way offsite backup. I have a Synology 923+ at my house and my Dad has a Synology 423+ at his house. I would like our NASs to back-up to each other in the event of a natural disaste…

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## [Offsite Back up set up and initial transfer of large amount of data](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/offsite-back-up-set-up-and-initial-transfer-of-large-amount-of-data/3685)

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**Author:** [@ptgerald](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/ptgerald)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/offsite-back-up-set-up-and-initial-transfer-of-large-amount-of-data/3685 "2026-07-29T21:52:32Z")

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Hi- I have a DS1522+ (West Coast) and a DS923+ (East Coast). One is located on the West Coast and the other on the East Coast. My West Coast NAS contains all of my critical data primarily consisting of personal video fi…

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## [How to Hyper Backup to a Remote Synology NAS, using TailScale (without port forwarding)](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/how-to-hyper-backup-to-a-remote-synology-nas-using-tailscale-without-port-forwarding/219)

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**Author:** [@Will](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/Will)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 2:05pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/how-to-hyper-backup-to-a-remote-synology-nas-using-tailscale-without-port-forwarding/219 "2026-04-08T14:05:51Z")

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Overview You cannot use quick connect when backing up a NAS using hyper backup. Instead Synology recommends you use port forwarding, and DDNS. However if you do not have the ability to do port forwarding on the remote …

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## [Having trouble setting up Hyper-Backup between two NASs on the same LAN](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/having-trouble-setting-up-hyper-backup-between-two-nass-on-the-same-lan/3597)

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**Author:** [@tadiv](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/tadiv)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 10:28pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/having-trouble-setting-up-hyper-backup-between-two-nass-on-the-same-lan/3597 "2026-03-04T22:28:54Z")

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I have two 4-bay Synology NASs and I’m tryng to setup Hyper-Backup from the primary to the secondary. With the two NASs on different routers behind the same cable modem, the system works, however, if I put them both on …

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## [Hyperbackup Explorer not working](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/hyperbackup-explorer-not-working/3595)

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**Author:** [@johnq](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/johnq)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 1, 2026, 9:47pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/hyperbackup-explorer-not-working/3595 "2026-03-01T21:47:22Z")

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Hi, I’m having issues with hyperbackup explorer. I use hyperbackup to backup daily to a BackBlaze S3 bucket endpoint. I need to verify that I can recover data in the event of a NAS failure. I had been under the impressio…

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## [Repeating Errors: "The external device (USB Disk1) was not ejected properly..."](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/repeating-errors-the-external-device-usb-disk1-was-not-ejected-properly/3586)

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**Author:** [@grhodson](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/grhodson)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 3:45pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/repeating-errors-the-external-device-usb-disk1-was-not-ejected-properly/3586 "2026-02-10T15:45:20Z")

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I have a Synology 923+ with a connected WD Elements USB drive (rear USB port) as a backup for the NAS. The WD Drive has its own power. This was recently set up in a new home and I do not have a UPS as of yet as the clo…

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## [Problem with remote backup using hyper backup](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/problem-with-remote-backup-using-hyper-backup/3505)

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**Author:** [@p75](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/p75)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 2:05pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/problem-with-remote-backup-using-hyper-backup/3505 "2025-12-18T14:05:46Z")

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Hello, I hope to find a solution on this forum. After changing my password and setting up login to Synology on the target device via Windows Hello, my Hyper Backup copies to the remote NAS stopped working. I have since …

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## [Hyperbackup choices - is it recommended to stay with "files and folders?"](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/hyperbackup-choices-is-it-recommended-to-stay-with-files-and-folders/3482)

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**Author:** [@almondbutter](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/almondbutter)\
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**Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 5:14pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/hyperbackup-choices-is-it-recommended-to-stay-with-files-and-folders/3482 "2025-10-01T17:14:28Z")

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I’ve been setting up my new NAS according to the helpful Youtube guides. However, the last backup video regarding Hyperbackup → external NAS is about 5 years old. I see there are 3 options now: “files and folders,” “ent…

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## [YOUTUBE: Synology Complete Beginner Setup Guide: Updated for 2025](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/youtube-synology-complete-beginner-setup-guide-updated-for-2025/3475)

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**Author:** [@JnasMan](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/JnasMan)\
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**Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 7:13pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/youtube-synology-complete-beginner-setup-guide-updated-for-2025/3475 "2025-09-23T19:13:02Z")

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I heard a messages on one of the youtube videos to post questions/comments on videos here instead of on YouTube. Synology Complete Beginner Setup Guide: Updated for 2025 items I posted on YouTube that might be good to …

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## [Hyper backup does not have versioning enabled - Still keeps versions and filling up the storage](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/hyper-backup-does-not-have-versioning-enabled-still-keeps-versions-and-filling-up-the-storage/799)

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**Author:** [@Hoggorm](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/Hoggorm)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2025, 9:07am UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/hyper-backup-does-not-have-versioning-enabled-still-keeps-versions-and-filling-up-the-storage/799 "2025-06-22T09:07:27Z")

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Hi, I have this DS920+ that runs a Hyper Backup off site to a DS216J. The task does not have versioning nor rotation enabled, still I have more than 140 versions of backups. One for each run every day. Now this is sta…

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## [Is this normal for Hyper Backup?](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/is-this-normal-for-hyper-backup/3144)

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**Author:** [@enem156](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/enem156)\
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**Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 11:42am UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/is-this-normal-for-hyper-backup/3144 "2025-06-11T11:42:47Z")

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Hi all, I recently upgraded my old DS213J NAS to a DS923+. I also maxed out the RAM to 32G and added a read/write SSD cache as well. It’s running the latest DSM 7.2 and I have 2 brand new Synology 8T HDDs installed. W…

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## [Bare Metal Hyper Buckup just stopped working](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/bare-metal-hyper-buckup-just-stopped-working/2977)

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**Author:** [@ekossan](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/ekossan)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2025, 6:17pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/bare-metal-hyper-buckup-just-stopped-working/2977 "2025-04-10T18:17:53Z")

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Hi all, I have been using a bare metal Hyper Backup from a DS1522+ to a DS420+, both in my home, succesfully for more than a year now. Both systems are fully updated. Recently, without any change from my part, Hyper Bac…

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## [HyperBackup I/O Error](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/hyperbackup-i-o-error/2971)

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**Author:** [@Knocka](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/Knocka)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 11:29am UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/hyperbackup-i-o-error/2971 "2025-04-03T11:29:35Z")

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Hi everyone. I followed these instructions to install a 20GB Western Digital external USB Hard Drive using exFat, and set up HyperBackup. It generally works. But I am periodically (maybe once every week or so) getting…

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## [NAS to NAS Hyper-back up "Trust" setting won't stick on Target tab](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/nas-to-nas-hyper-back-up-trust-setting-wont-stick-on-target-tab/2747)

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**Author:** [@JohnGraz](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/JohnGraz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 3:46pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/nas-to-nas-hyper-back-up-trust-setting-wont-stick-on-target-tab/2747 "2025-02-05T15:46:53Z")

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Have had a 1522+ to a DS 220+ Hyperback up task running, established and did first back up locally and then brough off site and connected via Tailscale. Showed up as online and ran flawlessly for month with 3 am back …

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## [HyperBackup Synology to QNAP](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/hyperbackup-synology-to-qnap/2698)

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**Author:** [@courtneych](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/courtneych)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2025, 3:28pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/hyperbackup-synology-to-qnap/2698 "2025-02-02T15:28:35Z")

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I replaced my 4 bay QNAP with a 4 bay Synology and moved to QNAP to my son’s home 6 miles away. I intended to use HyperBackup via Tailscale to backup my Synology to the QNAP. With both machines on my home LAN, I successf…

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## [NAS Hyper Backup to USB drive hourly versions](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/nas-hyper-backup-to-usb-drive-hourly-versions/2650)

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**Author:** [@trinity2906](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/trinity2906)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2025, 8:02pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/nas-hyper-backup-to-usb-drive-hourly-versions/2650 "2025-01-12T20:02:05Z")

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Hi, I am using a DS224+ and I want to do a backup on a WD Elements USB drive. I set up Hyper Backup to backup ‘Folder and Packages’ with ‘Multiple versions’. The task is scheduled ‘daily’. Backup rotation is enabled wi…

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## [Backup Synology NAS via 10GB Ethernet Network to External Drives attached to Mac Mini M4](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/backup-synology-nas-via-10gb-ethernet-network-to-external-drives-attached-to-mac-mini-m4/2642)

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**Author:** [@RLRothe](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/RLRothe)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 6, 2025, 3:38pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/backup-synology-nas-via-10gb-ethernet-network-to-external-drives-attached-to-mac-mini-m4/2642 "2025-01-06T15:38:42Z")

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I am a newbie to Synology NAS, and set up a 923+ for my personal photography image storage. The NAS is connected to my Mac Mini via a 10GB switch. My router is connected to the switch via a 2.5GB Ethernet connection. …

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## [Hyper Backup to two USB drives](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/hyper-backup-to-two-usb-drives/2622)

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**Author:** [@huaming](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/huaming)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2025, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/hyper-backup-to-two-usb-drives/2622 "2025-01-01T17:37:37Z")

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I have a Hyper Backup Task set up to back up to a USB drive. Everything works fine. I want to alternate backups monthly between 2 USB drives. However, when I unplug the first drive, and plug in the second drive, it gives…

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## [Hyperbackup: processing data and calculating size is taking days?](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/hyperbackup-processing-data-and-calculating-size-is-taking-days/2613)

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**Author:** [@KPMT](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/KPMT)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 23, 2024, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/hyperbackup-processing-data-and-calculating-size-is-taking-days/2613 "2024-12-23T20:31:08Z")

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Hi there! I ran my first hyperbackup from a DS923+ to my old DS918+ and the hyperbackup completed its first successful backup after about 4 days (there’s just shy of 12TB of data I’m backing up). I’ve followed the hyper…

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## [Advice on Backup a Synology NAS to another Synology NAS](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/advice-on-backup-a-synology-nas-to-another-synology-nas/2512)

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**Author:** [@CaptainNoddy](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/CaptainNoddy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 22, 2024, 8:29pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/advice-on-backup-a-synology-nas-to-another-synology-nas/2512 "2024-11-22T20:29:11Z")

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Just come across the Black Friday deal to get 20TB WD Red Pro Drives. I have friends also have Synology NAS and both of us have spare slot, so we plan to have a offsite backup with each other. I really want to know how…

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## [Drive in Critical Status during backup, but not really](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/drive-in-critical-status-during-backup-but-not-really/2458)

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**Author:** [@dennis](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/dennis)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 5, 2024, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/drive-in-critical-status-during-backup-but-not-really/2458 "2024-11-05T17:18:04Z")

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I have had a Synology DS220j for a couple of years now. A few days ago, I upgraded to DSM 7.2.2-72806. I don’t know if that is related. During Hyperbackup to a USB drive, which I have been doing weekly for quite a whil…

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## [Docking station for Synology hyper-backup](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/docking-station-for-synology-hyper-backup/2400)

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**Author:** [@chrislb](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/chrislb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 15, 2024, 4:33am UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/docking-station-for-synology-hyper-backup/2400 "2024-10-15T04:33:14Z")

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I am wanting to use a 12TB HDD for Hyper-backup via USB 3 on a Sata HDD docking station. I have finally found a couple of docking stations that accept more than 8TB drives but I am wanting to check if I can still connect…

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## [Hyper Backup to external HDD - External HDD is now full, what next?](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/hyper-backup-to-external-hdd-external-hdd-is-now-full-what-next/1723)

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**Author:** [@supah](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/supah)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 17, 2024, 7:35pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/hyper-backup-to-external-hdd-external-hdd-is-now-full-what-next/1723 "2024-09-17T19:35:03Z")

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Hey guys! Hope someone can help as I have been googling for hours and not found an answer to my problem. I am using an external HDD connected to my Synology NAS as a backup source in Hyper Backup. Now the external HDD i…

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## [Can't get Hyper Backup to Login to NAS - Same Network](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/cant-get-hyper-backup-to-login-to-nas-same-network/2317)

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**Author:** [@Job3\_14](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/Job3_14)\
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**Last updated:** [September 4, 2024, 9:07pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/cant-get-hyper-backup-to-login-to-nas-same-network/2317 "2024-09-04T21:07:39Z")

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Hi! I have a DS418 and a DS216j both connected to the same network. DS416 runs backups into DS216j using Hyperbackup. Everything is been working perfectly fine until my DS416 memory got full. After messing around with t…

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## [File Name Checker - Open Source Tool for HyperBackup Encrypted Backups](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/file-name-checker-open-source-tool-for-hyperbackup-encrypted-backups/2259)

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**Author:** [@JeFawk](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/JeFawk)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2024, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/file-name-checker-open-source-tool-for-hyperbackup-encrypted-backups/2259 "2024-08-20T07:22:02Z")

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I’ve developed an open-source program for Windows designed to help you identify and avoid file name character limit issues when using Synology NAS Hyper Backup with encrypted files on external devices :eyes: If you’re u…

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## [Hyper backup should be called Deadslow backup](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/hyper-backup-should-be-called-deadslow-backup/2074)

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**Author:** [@TurtleSpeed](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/TurtleSpeed)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 11:46am UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/hyper-backup-should-be-called-deadslow-backup/2074 "2024-06-27T11:46:05Z")

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Hello, I am using DSM 7.2.1 in a new DS1621+ with Raid 6. Currently there are four 6TB WD Plus Hd’s with two open slots available. The system is great, but I am having an issue with backing up my NAS with Hyper backup. …

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## [Failed HyperBackup to remote NAS](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/failed-hyperbackup-to-remote-nas/2013)

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**Author:** [@AlainG](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/AlainG)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 10:47am UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/failed-hyperbackup-to-remote-nas/2013 "2024-05-09T10:47:03Z")

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Gents, Since April 30th, my Hyper Backup to a remote Synology NAS is no longer working. I’ve got an “Off-line” error message. I did browse the web to find a solution, and (un)fortunatelly only discovered that I’m not t…

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## [DS Factory Reset: Can Hyper Backup - Azure Storage Account Recover Data?](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/ds-factory-reset-can-hyper-backup-azure-storage-account-recover-data/2000)

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**Author:** [@CNYSynology](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/CNYSynology)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2024, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/ds-factory-reset-can-hyper-backup-azure-storage-account-recover-data/2000 "2024-05-03T19:31:06Z")

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I need to update a customer’s older Disk Station, currently running version 6 of its OS. They are an engineering firm required to provide files as evidence in court if necessary. We utilize Hyper Backup, storing backups …

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## [Synology C2 Storage and Slow Hyper backup Transfers](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/synology-c2-storage-and-slow-hyper-backup-transfers/30)

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**Author:** [@SynologyRichie](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/SynologyRichie)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 3:34pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/synology-c2-storage-and-slow-hyper-backup-transfers/30 "2024-04-26T15:34:05Z")

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So the 24/7 Synology chat has been nothing more than “I can create a ticket” and then its DAYS of back and forth with little to no resolution. No one has been able to identify why my fiber connection (900 Up and Down) c…

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## [Hyper Backup Logs - where are they?](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/hyper-backup-logs-where-are-they/1921)

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**Author:** [@Aaron451](https://forums.spacerex.co/u/Aaron451)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 1, 2024, 4:47pm UTC](https://forums.spacerex.co/t/hyper-backup-logs-where-are-they/1921 "2024-04-01T16:47:29Z")

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Does hyper backup create real log files that show which files were backed up? When I run All Data backup I’d like to know which files have changed and which were copied to my USB drive.

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