{"id":61217,"date":"2025-10-30T19:53:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T15:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/?p=61217"},"modified":"2026-01-26T17:37:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T13:37:54","slug":"msp360-backup-for-microsoft-365-google-workspace-4-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/blog\/msp360-backup-for-microsoft-365-google-workspace-4-8\/","title":{"rendered":"MSP360 Backup for Microsoft 365 \/ Google Workspace 4.8"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are happy to introduce <strong>MSP360 Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace 4.8<\/strong>, which brings a major addition to the storage experience \u2013 <strong>built-in managed cloud storage<\/strong>.<br \/>\nWith this release, the need for third-party storage setup is entirely eliminated, configuration time is reduced, and administrators can start protecting Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace data immediately upon sign up.<!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"table-of-content \">\n\t\t\t\t<p>Table of Contents<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<ul><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2>Overview of Built-in Managed Cloud Storage<\/h2>\n<p>Until now, MSP360 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/saas-backup\/\">SaaS Backup solution<\/a> for M365\/Google operated on a <strong>bring-your-own-storage model only<\/strong>, where users were required to configure their storage account manually and enter permissions and access credentials.<br \/>\nWith version 4.8, storage configuration becomes significantly easier. Administrators can now choose <strong>MSP360 built-in managed cloud storage<\/strong> directly within the product interface, without creating or linking external accounts.<br \/>\nAt launch, built-in managed cloud storage is available through two trusted providers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/partners\/wasabi\">Wasabi<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/solutions\/amazon-s3-backup\">Amazon S3<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Both storage types are fully integrated into the MSP360 Backup console and available for all backup components across <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/saas-backup\/m365\/\">Microsoft 365<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/saas-backup\/google-workspace\/\">Google Workspace<\/a>, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/saas-backup\/m365\/outlook-backup\/\">Exchange Online<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/saas-backup\/m365\/onedrive-backup\/\">OneDrive<\/a>, SharePoint, Teams, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/blog\/how-to-backup-gmail\/\">Gmail<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/blog\/how-to-backup-google-drive\/\">Drive<\/a>, and Shared Drives.<\/p>\n<h3>Wasabi Managed Storage<\/h3>\n<p>The Wasabi option provides a predictable cost model with easy setup and minimal management overhead.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Key details:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Free Trial<\/strong>: Includes free <strong>1 TB of storage for 15 days<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost<\/strong>: $0.0069 per GB per month (<strong>$6.99 per TB per month<\/strong>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Billing model<\/strong>: <strong>Monthly<\/strong> post-payment \/ per tenant<\/li>\n<li><strong>Minimum usage<\/strong>: <strong>The first TB<\/strong> is billed in <strong>full<\/strong>, even if less than 1 TB is used; <strong>data above 1 TB<\/strong> is charged per actual GB used<\/li>\n<li><strong>Retention<\/strong>: <strong>A 30-day minimum<\/strong> retention policy applies<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cancellation<\/strong>: Deleting the storage destination automatically cancels the plan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discounts<\/strong>: <strong>Not available<\/strong> for managed storage but it can be applied for backup subscription<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Amazon S3 Managed Storage<\/h3>\n<p>The Amazon S3 option offers flexible, consumption-based pricing based on actual GB usage for customers who prefer a pay-per-use model.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Key details:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Free Trial<\/strong>: Includes free <strong>1 TB of storage for 15 days<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost<\/strong>: $0.023 per GB per month (<strong>$23 per TB per month<\/strong>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Billing model<\/strong>: <strong>Monthly<\/strong> post-pay per tenant<\/li>\n<li><strong>No minimum usage<\/strong>: Payment is based on <strong>actual GB usage<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Retention<\/strong>: <strong>A 30-day<\/strong> <strong>minimum<\/strong> retention policy applies<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cancellation<\/strong>: Deleting the storage destination <strong>automatically<\/strong> cancels the plan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discounts<\/strong>: <strong>Not available<\/strong> for managed storage but it can be applied for backup subscription<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"further-reading \">Further reading<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/blog\/proprietary-backup-storage\/\">How proprietary backup storage requirements kill your ROI<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"last\"><!-- CTA: MBS slide-in --><\/p>\n<div id=\"slidebox\"><a class=\"close\">\u00a0<\/a><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span class=\"hs-cta-wrapper hs-cta-deferred\" id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-761dc0f3-19c9-403d-a99e-670c329ec4a1\" data-portal=\"5442029\" data-id=\"761dc0f3-19c9-403d-a99e-670c329ec4a1\"><span class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-761dc0f3-19c9-403d-a99e-670c329ec4a1\" id=\"hs-cta-761dc0f3-19c9-403d-a99e-670c329ec4a1\"><!--[if lte IE 8]><div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div><![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/5442029\/761dc0f3-19c9-403d-a99e-670c329ec4a1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" id=\"hs-cta-img-761dc0f3-19c9-403d-a99e-670c329ec4a1\" style=\"border-width:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/5442029\/761dc0f3-19c9-403d-a99e-670c329ec4a1.png\" alt=\"CTA\"><\/a><\/span><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h2>How Managed Cloud Storage Works<\/h2>\n<p>During initial setup of the MSP360 Backup for M365\/Google, administrators will be asked to specify a Backup Destination which is made of 2 fields:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Storage account<\/strong>: Select a Storage account from MSP360 build-in managed cloud storage (MSP360-Wasabi or MSP360-Amazon S3) or to <strong>Configure your own cloud storage<\/strong> as Amazon S3, Wasabi, Backblaze B2, or any other supported compatible provider.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Region<\/strong>: Built-in managed cloud storage allows you to select a region from a dropdown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-61219\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/built_in_managed-cloud_storage_msp360_backup-300x208.jpg\" alt=\"built-in-managed-cloud-storage-msp360-backup-for-microsoft-365-google\" width=\"447\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/built_in_managed-cloud_storage_msp360_backup-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/built_in_managed-cloud_storage_msp360_backup-768x533.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/built_in_managed-cloud_storage_msp360_backup-624x433.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/built_in_managed-cloud_storage_msp360_backup.jpg 953w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 447px) 100vw, 447px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After you select a built-in storage provider and region, the system provisions storage automatically, with no credentials or other manual configuration required. If you <strong>Bring Your Own Storage<\/strong>, you need to configure it manually first.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-61218\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/manual_storage_setting_in_msp360_backup-300x211.jpg\" alt=\" manual-storage-setting-in-msp360-backup-for-microsoft-365-google\" width=\"442\" height=\"311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/manual_storage_setting_in_msp360_backup-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/manual_storage_setting_in_msp360_backup-768x539.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/manual_storage_setting_in_msp360_backup-624x438.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/manual_storage_setting_in_msp360_backup-100x71.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/manual_storage_setting_in_msp360_backup.jpg 950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 442px) 100vw, 442px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Note<\/strong>: If the modal window is closed without selecting a storage destination, the dashboard displays a persistent banner:<br \/>\n&#x26a0; No storage configured.<br \/>\nBackups won\u2019t run until you select a destination.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span class=\"further-reading \">Further reading<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/help.msp360.com\/cloudberry-backup-for-ms-office-365\/manage-storage\">Learn more about how to setup built-in managed cloud storage<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Managing and Changing Storage<\/h3>\n<p>To manage storage operations go to <strong>Backup Destination<\/strong> Window through the following steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on the <strong>Account Menu<\/strong> in the top right-hand corner<\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>My account<\/strong> from the menu<\/li>\n<li>In the modal window choose <strong>Backup Destination<\/strong> tab<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-61235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how_to_manage_storage_in_msp360_backup_for_microsoft_365_google_step_1-300x266.png\" alt=\"how-to-manage-storage-in-msp360-backup-for-microsoft-365-google-step-1\" width=\"426\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how_to_manage_storage_in_msp360_backup_for_microsoft_365_google_step_1-300x266.png 300w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how_to_manage_storage_in_msp360_backup_for_microsoft_365_google_step_1-768x682.png 768w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how_to_manage_storage_in_msp360_backup_for_microsoft_365_google_step_1-624x554.png 624w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how_to_manage_storage_in_msp360_backup_for_microsoft_365_google_step_1.png 858w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Alternative way to find the <strong>Backup Destination<\/strong> window (available for built-in managed storage only)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click <strong>Payments<\/strong> on the menu in the Backup console<\/li>\n<li>Click \u201c<strong>Select Your Plan<\/strong>\u201d Button<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-61221\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how_to_manage_storage_in_msp360_backup_for_microsoft_365_google_step_2-300x89.jpg\" alt=\"how-to-manage-storage-in-msp360-backup-for-microsoft-365-google-step-2\" width=\"476\" height=\"141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how_to_manage_storage_in_msp360_backup_for_microsoft_365_google_step_2-300x89.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how_to_manage_storage_in_msp360_backup_for_microsoft_365_google_step_2-768x227.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how_to_manage_storage_in_msp360_backup_for_microsoft_365_google_step_2-624x185.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how_to_manage_storage_in_msp360_backup_for_microsoft_365_google_step_2.jpg 868w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 476px) 100vw, 476px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In the modal window click on your Storage in Backup Destination block<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-61222\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how_to_manage_storage_in_msp360_backup_for_microsoft_365_google_step_3-300x191.jpg\" alt=\"how-to-manage-storage-in-msp360-backup-for-microsoft-365-google-step-3\" width=\"473\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how_to_manage_storage_in_msp360_backup_for_microsoft_365_google_step_3-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how_to_manage_storage_in_msp360_backup_for_microsoft_365_google_step_3-624x397.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how_to_manage_storage_in_msp360_backup_for_microsoft_365_google_step_3.jpg 763w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here, administrators can review details, delete existing storage, or switch to another storage provider at any time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-61223\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how_to_manage_storage_in_msp360_backup_for_microsoft_365_google_step_4-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"how-to-manage-storage-in-msp360-backup-for-microsoft-365-google-step-14\" width=\"389\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how_to_manage_storage_in_msp360_backup_for_microsoft_365_google_step_4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how_to_manage_storage_in_msp360_backup_for_microsoft_365_google_step_4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how_to_manage_storage_in_msp360_backup_for_microsoft_365_google_step_4-624x623.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how_to_manage_storage_in_msp360_backup_for_microsoft_365_google_step_4-250x250.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how_to_manage_storage_in_msp360_backup_for_microsoft_365_google_step_4.jpg 692w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 389px) 100vw, 389px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To <strong>change storage<\/strong>, you should <strong>Delete<\/strong> current <strong>Destination<\/strong>, then select a new storage provider.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Note<\/strong>: When deleting a Wasabi managed storage destination, MSP360 will immediately delete the backup destination and all user data associated with it from the interface. The deletion process takes 7 days to complete. During this time, you will not be able to create a new MSP360 (Wasabi) storage account. In the meantime, you can change the storage type and continue to run backups.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span class=\"further-reading \">Further reading<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/help.msp360.com\/cloudberry-backup-for-ms-office-365\/whats-new\">Check out the complete list of updates and features of our previous releases<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s new with 4.8 version<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The built-in managed cloud storage in MSP360 Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace 4.8 version gives you these benefits:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Fast onboarding<\/strong>: Begin backups without first configuring external storage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Simplified configuration<\/strong>: Choose Amazon S3 or Wasabi directly from the MSP360 console.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduced setup errors<\/strong>: Removes manual credential and permission management.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexible choice<\/strong>: Use MSP360-managed or bring-your-own storage as needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improved user experience<\/strong>: Guided workflow, clear warnings, and audit visibility simplify day-one configuration.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"call-to-action\">\n<div class=\"call-to-action__left\" style=\"width: 40%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Why-You-Need-to-Back-Up-Microsoft-365-preview-2-3.png\" alt=\"Whitepaper Microsoft 365 icon\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"call-to-action__right\" style=\"width: 60%;\">\n<div class=\"call-to-action__title\">Why You Need to Back Up Microsoft 365 and How MSP360 Helps<\/div>\n<div class=\"call-to-action__text\">Discover the ins and outs of a cloud to cloud backup strategy using MSP360 Backup for Microsoft 365.<\/div>\n<!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span class=\"hs-cta-wrapper hs-cta-deferred\" id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-a03f1309-f6ae-439a-9be0-d11b29410547\" data-portal=\"5442029\" data-id=\"a03f1309-f6ae-439a-9be0-d11b29410547\"><span class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-a03f1309-f6ae-439a-9be0-d11b29410547\" id=\"hs-cta-a03f1309-f6ae-439a-9be0-d11b29410547\"><!--[if lte IE 8]><div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div><![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/5442029\/a03f1309-f6ae-439a-9be0-d11b29410547\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" id=\"hs-cta-img-a03f1309-f6ae-439a-9be0-d11b29410547\" style=\"border-width:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/5442029\/a03f1309-f6ae-439a-9be0-d11b29410547.png\" alt=\"CTA\"><\/a><\/span><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code -->\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are happy to introduce MSP360 Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace 4.8, which brings a major addition to the storage experience \u2013 built-in managed cloud storage. 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