QNAP Backup Instructions

Seamless QNAP HBS 3 to S3 – Native, Ransomware-Proof, and Effortless

Seamless QNAP HBS 3 to S3 – Native, Ransomware-Proof, and Effortless

Your QNAP NAS demands a backup destination that amplifies its built-in power without shortcuts. Unlike basic network shares, IDrive pairs natively with HBS 3, safeguarding everything:
  • Holistic NAS defense: Files, system configs, apps, LUNs, and volumes
  • Disaster recovery ready: One-click restores with bare-metal options
  • QNAP-native perks: QuDedup for space savings, snapshots, RTRR sync, and hybrid cloud workflows

No middleman PCs. No feature gaps. Just pure NAS-to-IDrive Storage efficiency.

HBS 3 operates 100% on the QNAP NAS. Set it and forget it—automated backups hum along 24/7, even with your desktop powered down.


Smart Versioning & Ransomware-Resistant Rotation


Retain control without excess:

  • Multi-version archiving for granular point-in-time restores
  • Intelligent rotation rules, including Auto-purge by age, count, or custom logic
  • Ransomware shield with S3 Object Lock for immutable backups (WORM compliance)
  • Optimized storage with QuDedup compression to slash costs

Why IDrive + QNAP-HBS 3 Outshines Mapped Drives

Feature
S3 (HBS 3)
Mapped Network Drive
Backs up configs & apps
Disaster recovery restore
Runs without PC
Versioning & rotation
Yes (native)
No (manual)
Ransomware Object Lock
Deduplication & compression

Secure your QNAP NAS Data with IDrive®

QNAP NAS devices offer powerful and reliable storage for critical business data. To ensure an extra layer of protection, use IDrive® as a secondary backup destination for your QNAP data.

How to Connect QNAP HBS 3 to IDrive®

Follow these steps to set up IDrive® as your backup storage in HBS 3 – Hybrid Backup Sync:

  1. Enable QNAP Backup in IDrive
  2. Install HBS 3 – Hybrid Backup Sync
  3. Set Up Storage Space
  4. Connect IDrive
  5. Configure Backup
  1. Enable QNAP Backup in IDrive
    • Sign in to your IDrive account.
    • Navigate to NAS Backup > QNAP Backup.
    • Click Enable.
    • Use the generated IDrive storage endpoint, secret and access keys for adding IDrive storage as destination in HBS 3 – Hybrid Backup Sync, as shown in the below steps.
  2. Install HBS 3 – Hybrid Backup Sync
    • Open the QNAP App Center and install HBS 3 – Hybrid Backup Sync.
  3. Set Up Storage Space
    • Launch HBS 3 and navigate to the Storage Spaces tab.
    • Click Create, then select Amazon S3 & S3 Compatible.
  4. Connect IDrive
    • Enter your Access Keys and IDrive storage endpoint for IDrive®.
    • Click Create to add the storage space.
  5. Configure Backup
    • Go to the Backup & Restore tab and create or select a backup job.
    • Select files or folders for backup and click Next.
    • Select the source NAS type — Local or Remote.
    • Choose the newly created storage space – IDrive® – as your backup destination.
    • Set up a schedule to automate backups if required or click Back Up Now.
    • Configure a job policy if required.
    • Verify the details in the summary and click Create.
    • Data from your NAS device will now be backed up to IDrive.

Once set up, your QNAP NAS backups will be securely stored in IDrive®, ensuring redundancy, reliability, and quick data recovery when needed.