TrueNAS can send, receive, or synchronize data with the cloud storage providers available in TrueNAS.

TrueCloud backup tasks allow for single-time transfers or recurring transfers on a schedule. They are an effective method to back up data to a remote location.

This article provides instructions on configuring a TrueCloud backup task using Storj and covers setting up the Storj iX account and TrueNAS credential.

To take advantage of the lower-cost benefits of the TrueCloud backup service, you must create your Storj iX account using the link provided on the Add Cloud Credentials screen.

The TrueCloud Backup Tasks widget on the Data Protection screen shows configured TrueCloud tasks, and provides access to configuration screens to add or schedule recurring transfers between TrueNAS and a cloud storage provider account like Storj iX.

TrueCloud backup tasks effectively back up data to remote locations, restore snapshots, and perform cloud-storage migration.

The TrueCloud Backup Tasks widget shows a list of tasks configured on the system.

The Cloud Credentials screen, accessed from the Backup Credentials screen allows users to integrate TrueNAS with cloud storage providers.

Google Drive and G Suite are widely used tools for creating and sharing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with team members. While cloud-based tools have inherent backups and replications included by the cloud provider, certain users might require additional backup or archive capabilities. For example, companies using G Suite for important work might be required to keep records for years, potentially beyond the scope of the G Suite subscription. TrueNAS offers the ability to easily back up Google Drive by using the built-in cloud sync.

This section has tutorials for configuring and managing data backups to from TrueNAS to various 3rd party cloud service providers. This article provides instructions on adding a cloud sync task, configuring environment variables, running an unscheduled sync task, creating a copy of a task with a reversed transfer mode, and troubleshooting common issues with some cloud storage providers.

TrueNAS can send, receive, or synchronize data with a cloud storage provider. Cloud sync tasks allow for single-time transfers or recurring transfers on a schedule. They are an effective method to back up data to a remote location.

The Cloud Sync Tasks widget on the Data Protection screen shows configured cloud sync tasks, and provides access to configuration screens to add single-time or scheduled recurring transfers between TrueNAS and a cloud storage provider. Cloud sync tasks are an effective data backup method that sends data to a remote location, or when performing cloud-storage-migration through a provider.

Google Photos cloud sync tasks in TrueNAS use the rclone backend for the Google Photos API to authenticate credentials and transfer data.

Configuring a Google Photos cloud sync task is a multi-part procedure where you:

1. Plan your deployment and selecting a local dataset.
2. Generate Google API credentials on the Google Cloud API dashboard.
3. Install rclone and generate a token on your remote client OS.
4. Add Google Photos cloud credentials on TrueNAS.
5. Configure the cloud sync task on TrueNAS.

Review your storage and data protection requirements and consider your options before setting up a Google Photos cloud sync task. Refer to the rclone Google Photos backend documentation for more information on using rclone to sync Google Photos, including standard options and limitations of the Google Photos API, that might help you plan your deployment.

Organizations can use Microsoft Entra Domain Services (formerly Azure Active Directory Domain Services) to manage users and groups by connecting TrueNAS to an Azure domain and joining the managed directory.

Recommended best practice for increased security and flexible administration is to synchronize Entra ID with an on-premises active directory domain. However, some organizations prefer to use cloud-only domain services. This tutorial outlines how to join TrueNAS to an Entra ID without an on-premises domain.