Backrest
1.6.0Category: Storage, Cloud Drives & Backup
Overview
Backrest is a web-based backup solution powered by restic, offering an intuitive WebUI for easy repository management, snapshot browsing, and file restoration. It runs in the background, automating snapshot scheduling and repository maintenance. Built with Go, Backrest is a lightweight standalone binary with restic as its only dependency. It provides a secure and user-friendly way to manage backups while still allowing direct access to the restic CLI for advanced operations.
Primary Use Cases
Host a private personal or team cloud drive for documents, photos, and files across all devices.
Automate scheduled server and database backups with encryption and S3-compatible remote sync.
Fast, secure file sharing with password protection, expiration dates, and custom download links.
Key Features
- Cross-platform desktop and mobile sync clients (iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Linux)
- S3-compatible object storage API and WebDAV file access
- Zero-knowledge encryption options and granular link sharing controls
- Deduplication and compression to minimize disk utilization
Container Specification
backrest:latest
1.6.0
Automated Let's Encrypt (Caddy / Traefik)
Managed host volume mounts
How to Deploy Backrest with tug.sh
Connect your Linux server
Run the 1-line tug.sh agent install command on any Ubuntu, Debian, or Rocky Linux VPS.
Select Backrest from the Marketplace
Pick your domain name, configure custom environment variables if needed, and choose your persistent storage folder.
Click Deploy & Go Live
tug.sh pulls the container, sets up HTTPS certificates, configures the reverse proxy, and boots the service in under 60 seconds.
Deploy on Your Server
Experience effortless self-hosting. Deploy Backrest on Hetzner, DigitalOcean, or your home lab with zero maintenance headaches.
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