{"id":60931,"date":"2025-09-04T16:36:23","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T12:36:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/?p=60931"},"modified":"2025-11-21T16:35:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T12:35:46","slug":"msp360-free-backup-wasabi-hot-cloud-storage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/blog\/msp360-free-backup-wasabi-hot-cloud-storage\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Started with MSP360 Backup Free and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage"},"content":{"rendered":"

This guide covers how to easily get started with <\/span>MSP360 Free Backup software<\/b><\/a> and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage, to set up a robust and cost-effective solution for your backup needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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MSP360 Backup Free - Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n

MSP360 <\/span>Free Backup software<\/span><\/a> is an ideal solution for personal use, especially for users who need small-scale data protection for desktops. With the free version you get file-level and image-based backup, customizable schedules, and flexible retention settings - all without any upfront software costs. It provides enterprise-grade features such as file-level and image-based backup, customizable schedules, retention settings, and more, ensuring reliable data protection for your valuable files.<\/span><\/p>\n

This freeware solution allows storing your <\/span>backups<\/span><\/a> locally and in the cloud. For cloud storage MSP360 Backup offers a variety of cloud storage services to choose from. In this guide we will walk you through the initial setup process of MSP360 Backup Free with Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Why choose Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage? MSP360 is a trusted <\/span>Wasabi partner<\/b><\/a> that<\/span> provides a robust and cost-efficient offsite storage solution for individuals and businesses at a reasonable cost. You can learn more about Wasabi Hot Cloud storage on their website<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Together, MSP360 Backup Free and Wasabi offer an unbeatable combination for reliable data protection.<\/span><\/p>\n

The configuration is a straightforward process of setting up your backup solution in just 6 steps:<\/span><\/p>\n

Step1. Create an Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage Account<\/span><\/h3>\n

Step 2. Create Access Key<\/span><\/h3>\n

Step 3. Create a Bucket<\/span><\/h3>\n

Step 4. Download, install and activate MSP360 Backup freeware\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Step 5. Add your Wasabi storage account as a backup destination<\/span><\/h3>\n

Step 6. Create a Backup Plan<\/span><\/h3>\n

Step1. Create an Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage Account<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you already have a Wasabi storage account, you can proceed to Step 2. If not, here\u2019s how to get started with Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Complete the form on <\/span>Wasabi\u2019s free trial page<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Once you receive the email with the account setup link, complete your account creation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. You\u2019ll then be redirected to a page where you\u2019ll be prompted to create a password.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Once that\u2019s done, you are all set.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Step 2. Create Access Key<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Your next step is to create an access\/secret key pair. Click the <\/span>Create Access Key <\/b>button in the <\/span>dashboard<\/span><\/a>, and once the keys are generated, save them immediately: the pop-up will only be shown once. You\u2019ll need these keys to connect MSP360 Backup to your Wasabi storage account.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Step 3. Create a Bucket<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Next, you need to create a bucket, where your backup data will be stored, in Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage: create a unique bucket name, choose the preferred region from the list, and enable object lock (immutability) if needed. Specify the rest of the settings and finalize your bucket creation process.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Step 4. Download, install and activate MSP360 Backup freeware\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Download and install MSP360 Backup Free<\/a>. After installation, activate the solution by clicking the <\/span>Use Home Edition<\/b> button.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Step 5. Add your Wasabi storage account as a backup destination<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Launch MSP360 Backup Free and click the<\/span> Add New Account<\/b> button in the menu at the upper left of the screen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    In the pop-up window, select the Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage icon and fill in the required information. Enter the Access Key and Secret Key you saved in Step 2, then choose the bucket you created in Step 3 from the drop-down menu.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    If you decide to enable <\/span>Object Lock (immutability)<\/span><\/a>, keep in mind that backups will remain unchanged until the GFS retention period expires. This feature, once enabled, protects your data by preventing any changes, deletions, or overwrites.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Step 6. Create a Backup Plan<\/span><\/h2>\n

    To create your first backup plan and start backing up data to your Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage, first, you need to select the backup type you need:<\/span><\/p>\n