> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.duplicati.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.duplicati.com/backup-destinations/destination-overview.md). # Destination overview This page describes what a "destination" is to Duplicati and lists some of the available providers Duplicati makes backups of files, called the source, and places the backup data at a destination chosen by the user. To make Duplicati as versatile as possible, each of the destinations are implemented as a "destination" (or "backend"), each with different properties. Some storage providers support multiple protocols with each their strengths, and you can generally pick which storage destination provider you like, but if there is a specific implementation for a given storage provider, that is usually the best pick. Each storage destination has a number of options that can be provided via a URL like format. The options should preferably be provided as part of the URL, but can also be provided via regular commandline options. For instance, the `--use-ssl=true` flag can also be added to the URL with `&use-ssl=true`. If both are provided, the URL value is used. {% hint style="warning" %} Each backup created by Duplicati **requires a separate folder**. Do not create two backups that use the same destination folder as they will keep breaking each other. {% endhint %} ## Timeouts All destinations share three timeout options that guard against a connection that stops responding: | Option | Default | Description | | ---------------------- | ------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `--short-timeout` | `30s` | The timeout for short operations, such as deleting a file or creating a folder. | | `--list-timeout` | `10m` | The timeout for listing the files in the destination. | | `--read-write-timeout` | `30s` | The timeout for uploads and downloads. The timeout is reset whenever data is transferred, so it only triggers if there is no activity for the given period. | Like other destination options, they can be added to the destination URL or set as advanced options. The Rclone destination does not support `--read-write-timeout`. ## Duplicati Storage [Duplicati Storage](/duplicati-console/duplicati-storage.md) is the storage that is integrated with the Duplicati Console. It requires no configuration of the destination, but requires that the machine is connected to the console. ## Standard based destinations Destinations in this category are general purpose enough, or commonly used, so they can be used across a range of storage providers. Destinations in this category are: * [File destination](/backup-destinations/standard-based-destinations/file-destination.md) (any path in the filesystem) * [S3-compatible](/backup-destinations/standard-based-destinations/s3-compatible-destination.md) * [FTP](/backup-destinations/standard-based-destinations/ftp-destination.md) * [SFTP](/backup-destinations/standard-based-destinations/sftp-ssh-destination.md) (SSH) * [WebDAV](/backup-destinations/standard-based-destinations/webdav-destination.md) * [OpenStack](/backup-destinations/standard-based-destinations/openstack-destination.md) * [Rclone](/backup-destinations/standard-based-destinations/rclone-destination.md) (binary required) * [SMB](/backup-destinations/standard-based-destinations/cifs-aka-smb-destination.md) (aka CIFS, Windows network shares) ## Provider specific destinations Storage destinations in this category are specific to one particular provider and implemented using either their public API description, or by using libraries implemented for that provider. Destinations in this category are: * [Backblaze B2](/backup-destinations/provider-specific-destinations/backblaze-b2-destination.md) * [Amazon S3](/backup-destinations/provider-specific-destinations/amazon-s3-destination.md) * [Box.com](/backup-destinations/provider-specific-destinations/box.com-destination.md) * [Mega.nz](/backup-destinations/provider-specific-destinations/mega.nz-destination.md) (deprecated) * [IDrive e2](/backup-destinations/provider-specific-destinations/idrive-e2-destination.md) * [Aliyun OSS](/backup-destinations/provider-specific-destinations/aliyun-oss-destination.md) * [Tencent COS](/backup-destinations/provider-specific-destinations/tencent-cos-destination.md) * [Jottacloud](/backup-destinations/provider-specific-destinations/jottacloud-destination.md) * [pCloud](/backup-destinations/provider-specific-destinations/pcloud-destination.md) * [Azure Blob Storage](/backup-destinations/provider-specific-destinations/azure-blob-storage-destination.md) * [Google Cloud Storage](/backup-destinations/provider-specific-destinations/google-cloud-storage-destination.md) * [Microsoft Group Drive](/backup-destinations/provider-specific-destinations/microsoft-group-destination.md) * [SharePoint](/backup-destinations/provider-specific-destinations/sharepoint-v2-graph-api.md) (Microsoft Graph API) * [SharePoint, legacy API](/backup-destinations/provider-specific-destinations/sharepoint-destination.md) (deprecated) * [FileJump](/backup-destinations/provider-specific-destinations/filejump.md) (deprecated) * [Filen.io](/backup-destinations/provider-specific-destinations/filen.io.md) * [Drime Cloud](/backup-destinations/provider-specific-destinations/drime-cloud.md) * [Movistar Cloud](/backup-destinations/provider-specific-destinations/movistar-cloud-destination.md) ## File synchronization providers Storage destinations in this category are also specific to one particular provider, but these storage provider products are generally intended to be used as file synchronization storage. When they are used with Duplicati, the backup files will generally be visible as part of the synchronization files. Destinations in this category are: * [Dropbox](/backup-destinations/file-synchronization-providers/dropbox-destination.md) * [GoogleDrive](/backup-destinations/file-synchronization-providers/googledrive-destination.md) * [OneDrive](/backup-destinations/file-synchronization-providers/onedrive-destination.md) * [OneDrive for business](/backup-destinations/file-synchronization-providers/onedrive-for-business-destination.md) (deprecated, use OneDrive) ## Decentralized providers Storage destinations in this category are utilizing a decentralized storage strategy and requires knowledge about each system to have it working. Some of these may require additional servers or intermediary providers and may have different speed characteristics, compared to other storage providers. Destinations in this category are: * [Storj](/backup-destinations/decentralized-providers/storj-destination.md) (previously Tardigrade) * [TahoeLAFS](/backup-destinations/decentralized-providers/tahoelafs-destination.md) ## Deprecated and untested destinations Some destinations are marked as deprecated or untested: * **Deprecated** destinations still work, but should be migrated away from: [Mega.nz](/backup-destinations/provider-specific-destinations/mega.nz-destination.md), [OneDrive for Business](/backup-destinations/file-synchronization-providers/onedrive-for-business-destination.md) (`od4b://`), the legacy [SharePoint](/backup-destinations/provider-specific-destinations/sharepoint-destination.md) (`mssp://`), [FileJump](/backup-destinations/provider-specific-destinations/filejump.md), and the `cifs://` name for the [SMB destination](/backup-destinations/standard-based-destinations/cifs-aka-smb-destination.md). * **Untested** destinations are implemented, but the Duplicati team does not have an account to test them with: [Aliyun OSS](/backup-destinations/provider-specific-destinations/aliyun-oss-destination.md), [Tencent COS](/backup-destinations/provider-specific-destinations/tencent-cos-destination.md), and [Movistar Cloud](/backup-destinations/provider-specific-destinations/movistar-cloud-destination.md). 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