Omv Usb Backup Plugin __link__ Access

In simple terms:

No need to manually start a job or log into the web interface; the backup starts as soon as the hardware is detected. omv usb backup plugin

It uses under the hood, a powerful utility that only copies new or modified files, making subsequent backups significantly faster than the initial one. Key Features In simple terms: No need to manually start

| Setting | Recommended Value | Explanation | |--------|------------------|-------------| | | Checked | Turns the job on. | | Shared Folder | Select the folder on your NAS to back up (e.g., MainStorage/Photos ) | This is the source . | | USB Drive | Select your labeled USB drive (e.g., BACKUP_DRIVE_01 ) | This is the destination . | | Backup Mode | rsync (preferred) | Reliable, supports incremental backups. | | Synchronization Mode | Mirror (most common) | Makes USB drive identical to source. Deletes extra files on USB. | | | Incremental | Adds new/changed files, never deletes old ones. Safer but fills drive faster. | | Run script before backup | Optional | E.g., unmount other drives, log to file. | | Run script after backup | Optional | E.g., send a push notification. | | | Shared Folder | Select the folder

| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution | |---------|--------------|----------| | Drive not detected | No label or unsupported filesystem | Label the drive in | | Backup never starts | Job disabled or USB not auto-mounted | Check job is Enabled and the drive is mounted under /srv/ | | “Permission denied” errors | Wrong ownership | SSH into OMV: chown -R openmediavault:users /srv/dev-disk-by-label-YOURDRIVE | | Backup runs every time you plug in | Normal behavior – that’s the point! | To stop: disable the job or uncheck “auto run” if available (OMV6+) | | USB drive fills up (incremental mode) | No automatic cleanup | Manually delete old backup folders or switch to Mirror mode |

The plugin is not included in the core OMV installation by default and must be installed via the plugin management system.