Data Encryption via WebDAV

  • Hi everyone,

    I have a question about how backups are handled on the UGREEN NAS, especially when using WebDAV or RSync to a remote storage service.

    If my data on the NAS itself is not encrypted, and I create a backup task that uploads data to a remote location – is the data stored encrypted on the remote side, or is it accessible in plain form?

    I also didn’t see any option in the Backup & Sync app to configure client-side encryption or to set an encryption key. So if the data is encrypted remotely:

    • Where is the encryption key stored?
    • Can I export or back up the key?
    • What happens if my NAS fails — will I still be able to recover and decrypt my backup data?

    I just want to be sure that my off-site backups are safe and still recoverable even if the NAS itself becomes unavailable.

    Thanks in advance for any clarification!

  • is the data stored encrypted on the remote side, or is it accessible in plain form?

    It's stored encrypted but with a public known default password. (See Sync & Backup Repository ins Dateisystem mounten)

    client-side encryption or to set an encryption key.

    This is not implemented yet.

    What happens if my NAS fails — will I still be able to recover and decrypt my backup data?

    Yes, the sync and backup utility is based on restic and syncthing. With the default password you can restore your data without a Ugreen NAS.

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