Create a Cloud File Backup Set on AhsayOBM using QNAP NAS

July 24, 2026

  1. Click the Backup Sets icon on the AhsayOBM main interface.

    Add new backup set

  2. Create a new backup set by clicking the + icon next to "Add new backup set".

    Add new backup set

  3. Enter a name for your backup set and select Cloud File Backup as the "Backup set type".

    Create Backup Set

  4. Select the "Cloud type" of the cloud storage that contains the data that you want to back up. For example, Google Drive.

    Cloud Type

  5. Depending on the cloud type you have selected, you will be prompted to enter the cloud service login details.

    Click Test to get redirected to the login page of the cloud service provider on your default browser, then enter the login details there.

    Create Backup Set

    The authentication request will open in a new tab or window. Ensure that the pop-up window is not blocked, and pop-up blocker is disabled in your browser.

  6. Click Continue to permit AhsayOBM to access the cloud storage.

    Sign in to Cloud Storage

  7. Copy and paste the code generated by the cloud service provider to AhsayOBM, then click OK to confirm.

    Authorization code

    Authorization Code

    Click Next to proceed.

  8. In the "Advanced Backup Source" window, select the files and/or folders that you would like to back up. Click Next to proceed.

    Create Backup Set

    Certain tweaks have been made to the backup set creation process for the Dropbox Cloud type that changes the available files / folders as sources for the backup set depending on the account type used to make the backup set.

    For more information, please refer to Dropbox Backup Set in the Appendix section.

  9. In the “Schedule” window, configure a backup schedule for backup job to run automatically at your specified time interval. Enable by sliding the switch to the right, to add a backup schedule click the "Create" button, configure the settings then click Next to proceed.

    Schedule

    For details on how to configure the backup schedule settings, please refer to the Overview (GUI) section.

  10. In the “Destination” window, select the appropriate option from the “Backup mode” dropdown menu. Then click the "Create" button to select a backup destination. Click Next to proceed once done.

    Destination

  11. In the "Encryption" window, the default "Encrypt Backup Data" option is enabled with an encryption key preset by the system which provides the most secure protection. Select the “Encryption Type” to be used then click Next.

    Encryption

  12. The cloud file backup set is created successfully.

    Backup Set Created

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