This guide has been created to assist those seeking a solution for backing up their Synology NAS to an offsite Ubuntu 22.04 server. Many guides are available for achieving this without encryption, but this guide focuses on incorporating encryption for added security.
- Setting Up Your Ubuntu Server
- Begin by configuring your Ubuntu server in the usual manner.
- Ensure that SSHD is running on a port of your choice, making sure the chosen port is open in the firewall or, for enhanced security, allow access from the public IP of your Synology NAS.
- It's recommended to disable PasswordAuthentication for improved security.