Restic
Secure, efficient, and easy-to-use backup solution for Linux, BSD, Mac, and Windows
About Restic
Restic is a modern, open-source backup program designed for simplicity and security. It supports multiple storage types, including self-hosted and cloud services, and ensures data integrity through cryptography. With a single executable and no complex setup, restic efficiently backs up only changed file parts, making it ideal for reliable and verifiable data protection.
FAQ
You can install restic by following the Installation Instructions Page in the manual or by downloading the latest native binary from the GitHub Download Page.
Once version 1.0.0 is released, restic guarantees backward compatibility of all repositories within one major version. During initial development (versions prior to 1.0.0), maintainers and developers will do their utmost to keep backwards compatibility and stability, although there might be breaking changes without increasing the major version.
For usage or support questions, please post in the forum. If you discover a bug or have a feature suggestion, feel free to open a GitHub issue. For other project related inquiries, you can write an email to alexander@bumpern.de.
Yes, restic is entirely free to use and completely open source.
Restic uses cryptography in every part of the process to ensure your files are backed up securely.
Restic can back up your files to many different storage types, including self-hosted and online services.
Contributions are welcome! More information can be found in the restic contribution guidelines.
Restic is licensed under the BSD 2-Clause License.
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