Admin Console (Port 2087) Backups > Standard Backups Tab 1: Storage
BoostonCP Backup Storage Tab

Standard Backups • Tab 1: Storage • Native 1920x1080 View

📌 Overview & Purpose

Use the Storage tab to connect and manage the destinations where BoostonCP saves your server and website backup archives. You can store backups locally on your server's SSD or mirror them off-site to a remote FTP/SFTP server or Google Drive for disaster recovery.

🖥️ Interface Overview

When you open Backups > Standard Backups > Storage, you will see three endpoint cards:

  1. Local Storage: Shows the status of your local server backup repository (/var/www/backups/). Active by default.
  2. FTP / SFTP: Connects an external dedicated storage box or remote Linux server via secure FTP.
  3. Google Drive: Connects your personal or enterprise Google Drive account for automatic cloud off-site storage.

🛠️ Step-by-Step Instructions

Option A: Connecting Remote FTP / SFTP Storage

  1. Click the FTP / SFTP card on the screen.
  2. In the modal that appears, enter the following details:
    • Host / IP: Your remote storage server hostname or IP address (e.g., backup.yourstoragebox.de).
    • Port: Enter 21 for standard FTP or 22 for SFTP (recommended).
    • Username: Your FTP account username.
    • Password: Your FTP account password.
    • Storage Directory: The remote folder path where backups should be uploaded (e.g., /backups/booston/).
  3. Click Test & Save Connection. BoostonCP will verify credentials and show a green Connected badge.

Option B: Connecting Google Drive Cloud Storage

  1. Click the Google Drive card.
  2. If not yet authorized, follow the prompts to grant OAuth2 access:
    • Click Authorize with Google.
    • Sign in with your Google Workspace or Gmail account.
    • Approve read/write permissions for the BoostonCP backup folder.
  3. Once authorized, the status pill will turn green showing Connected (Cloud).

⚙️ Storage Settings Reference Table

Storage Endpoint Protocol Default Path Recommended For Network Encryption
Local Storage Local Ext4/XFS /var/www/backups/ Instant 1-click restore Local filesystem security
FTP / SFTP SFTP (SSH Port 22) Remote directory Off-site disaster recovery AES-256 SSH Tunnel
Google Drive HTTPS REST API /BoostonCP_Backups/ Automated cloud archiving TLS 1.3 End-to-End

❓ Troubleshooting & Common Errors

  • Error: "FTP Connection Timed Out": Ensure outbound port 21 or 22 is not blocked by your hosting firewall, and verify the remote server IP is correct.
  • Error: "Google Drive Token Expired": Click on the Google Drive card and click Re-authorize to refresh your OAuth2 access token.