Network shares

VaultSync supports NAS, SMB, and other network targets. This page covers performance, authentication, and reliability tips.

Performance guidelines

• Use wired Ethernet when possible.
• Avoid backing up during peak traffic.
• Keep latency low for best throughput.

Recommended setup

• Use Advanced mode for network destinations.
• Configure credentials in Settings > Destinations.
• Prefer pre-mounted paths if your environment manages mounts.
• On macOS, NFS requires pre-mounting with sudo mount_nfs; auto-mount is not supported.

Optimizations

• VaultSync prefers rsync delta when available to reduce network usage.
• For large file trees, let the ETA stabilize after initial scanning.

Troubleshooting

• Verify the share is reachable in File Explorer.
• Check credentials and permissions.
• Use the destination test action in Settings.
• If a delete fails due to permissions, VaultSync can prompt for credentials to retry.
• On Windows SMB, disconnect existing connections that use different credentials before retrying.
• If NFS shows read-only on macOS, confirm server-side export permissions and share ownership.