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title: MSP360 Standalone Backup
description: "# How to Connect PeaSoup S3 to MSP360 Standalone Backup Follow these steps to configure MSP360 Standalone Backup to use PeaSoup S3 as a cloud storage target for backups. PeaSoup’s S3-compatible API allows it to be configured similarly to Amazon…"
url: "https://peasoup.cloud/docs/msp360-standalone-backup/"
updated: "2024-11-06"
category: "S3-compatible Storage Knowledge Base / Connecting S3 Clients"
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# MSP360 Standalone Backup

# How to Connect PeaSoup S3 to MSP360 Standalone Backup

Follow these steps to configure MSP360 Standalone Backup to use PeaSoup S3 as a cloud storage target for backups. PeaSoup’s S3-compatible API allows it to be configured similarly to Amazon S3 for reliable cloud-based backups.

## Prerequisites

- **PeaSoup S3 Access**: Ensure you have the following details:
  - Access key
  - Secret key
  - Bucket name
  - PeaSoup S3 endpoint URL https://**s3.eu-west-1.peasoup.cloud**
- **MSP360 Standalone Backup** installed and configured with administrative access.

## Steps to Connect PeaSoup S3 to MSP360 Standalone Backup

1. **Open MSP360 Standalone Backup**:
   - Launch the MSP360 Backup application on your machine.
   - Log in using your MSP360 account or access the standalone backup tool directly.
2. **Navigate to Cloud Storage Configuration**:
   - In the MSP360 Backup interface, go to *Backup Storage* > *Cloud Storage*.
   - Click *Add New Storage Account* to configure PeaSoup S3 as your backup storage destination.
3. **Configure PeaSoup S3 as Cloud Storage**:
   - Select **Amazon S3-Compatible** from the list of available cloud storage providers.
   - Enter the following PeaSoup S3 details to configure it as your storage account:
     - **Display Name**: Enter a descriptive name for the storage account (e.g., *PeaSoup S3*).
     - **Service URL**: Enter the PeaSoup S3 endpoint https://**s3.eu-west-1.peasoup.cloud**
     - **Access Key**: Enter your PeaSoup S3 access key.
     - **Secret Key**: Enter your PeaSoup S3 secret key.
     - **Bucket Name**: Choose an existing bucket or enter the name of the PeaSoup S3 bucket where your backups will be stored.
   - Click *OK* to save the storage account configuration.
4. **Create a Backup Plan**:
   - Once PeaSoup S3 is configured as a storage target, create a new backup plan by navigating to *Backup Plans* > *Create New Plan*.
   - Select the data you want to back up, such as files, folders, databases, or system images.
   - During the setup process, choose **PeaSoup S3** as the backup destination.
5. **Configure Backup Options**:
   - Set backup options based on your needs, such as:
     - **Schedule**: Choose the frequency for your backups (daily, weekly, etc.).
     - **Retention Policy**: Define how long you want to retain backups before they are deleted or archived.
     - **Compression and Encryption**: Enable data compression to reduce storage size and encryption to protect sensitive data during backups.
   - Click *Next* to continue the backup plan configuration.
6. **Run and Monitor the Backup**:
   - After configuring the backup plan, click *Run Now* to start the backup process or let it run according to the schedule you set.
   - Monitor the backup progress in the MSP360 Backup interface to ensure data is being successfully uploaded to PeaSoup S3.
7. **Restore Data from PeaSoup S3** (Optional):
   - If you need to restore data from PeaSoup S3, navigate to the *Restore* section in MSP360 Backup.
   - Select the backup stored in PeaSoup S3, and follow the prompts to restore the data to its original location or a new one.

## Optional: Set Up Retention Policies

- In the MSP360 Backup interface, you can configure retention policies for the data stored in PeaSoup S3. This will help manage storage costs by automatically deleting older backups after a set period.

## Notes

- Ensure that MSP360 Backup has internet access and can connect to PeaSoup S3 by verifying your network settings and firewall rules.
- PeaSoup’s S3-compatible API enables seamless integration with MSP360, providing reliable and scalable cloud-based backups.