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Network Shares

Flavio Giacchetti edited this page Aug 24, 2026 · 1 revision

Network shares

VaultSync supports NAS, SMB, and other network targets. This page covers performance, authentication, and reliability tips.

Performance guidelines

  • Use wired Ethernet when possible.
  • Avoid backing up during peak traffic.
  • Keep latency low for best throughput.

Recommended setup

  • Use Advanced mode for network destinations.
  • Configure credentials in Settings > Destinations.
  • Prefer pre-mounted paths if your environment manages mounts.
  • On macOS, NFS requires pre-mounting with sudo mount_nfs; auto-mount is not supported.

Advanced destination settings for local and network backup targets

Optimizations

  • VaultSync prefers rsync delta when available to reduce network usage.
  • For large file trees, let the ETA stabilize after initial scanning.

Troubleshooting

  • Verify the share is reachable in File Explorer.
  • Check credentials and permissions.
  • Use the destination test action in Settings.
  • If a delete fails due to permissions, VaultSync can prompt for credentials to retry.
  • On Windows SMB, disconnect existing connections that use different credentials before retrying.
  • If NFS shows read-only on macOS, confirm server-side export permissions and share ownership.

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