Duplicati for Windows

Overview and purpose

Duplicati is a no-cost backup utility designed to securely preserve important files and folders from desktops and servers. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, so it’s a practical cross-platform choice for safeguarding data stored on local drives or remote locations.

Encryption and supported backends

This tool uses AES-256 encryption to protect stored data, ensuring strong confidentiality for backups. It also integrates with many popular remote storage services, making it easy to send encrypted copies off-site.

• Google Drive and similar consumer cloud services
• Amazon Cloud Drive and other Amazon storage options
• Microsoft OneDrive and comparable enterprise/cloud drives

Backup modes and scheduling

Duplicati offers efficient backup strategies and scheduling so you can minimize storage use while keeping histories of changes.

• Commercial deployments are supported, allowing businesses to use the system for production backups
• Incremental backups store only changes since the last run, reducing bandwidth and storage needs
• Automated schedules let you run backups at set intervals so data protection happens without manual intervention

Data verification and remote management

Built-in integrity checks and a browser-based control panel help you maintain confidence in your backups and manage them from almost anywhere.

• Routine file verification detects corruption or issues before they become serious
• A lightweight web interface provides access from both desktop computers and mobile devices
• Cross-platform access and management make it simple to monitor and restore data while away from the office

Getting started

Duplicati is freely available to download and use. Install it on your preferred operating system, configure a destination (local or cloud), set encryption and schedule options, and let it handle regular, secure backups of your critical information.