Linux Backup Box Setup

GUI

1. Install Python (if not already installed).

2. Download the Backup Box Setup Script (you may need to extract it first) and then run it by double clicking on it.

3. Run the .py file (GUI ONLY) and follow the instructions on the program to setup your Backup Box!

If you encounter any issues or errors, please do not hesitate to contact our support.

Terminal

1. ssh backup-box@backup-box

2. Enter the password (default backup-box#@)

3. sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

4. echo "backup-box:password" | sudo chpasswd

Replace password with the actual password that you would like to set for your Backup Box. Make sure it has at least 8 characters, capital and lowercase letters and at least 1 special character (! @ # $)

You will then have set your password for SSH and SMB. Make sure you write it down somewhere safe!

You can exit the SSH session by typing "exit" and pressing enter.

If you encounter any issues or errors, please do not hesitate to contact our support.