> 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/provider-specific-destinations/rackspace-cloudfiles-destination.md). # Rackspace CloudFiles Destination This page describes the Rackspace CloudFiles storage destination {% hint style="danger" %} The Rackspace CloudFiles destination was [deprecated](https://github.com/duplicati/duplicati/issues/6134) and has been **removed** (canary 2.1.0.118, first stable release without it: 2.2.0.0). The `cloudfiles://` URL is no longer recognized. Rackspace Cloud Files is OpenStack Swift based, so use the [OpenStack destination](/backup-destinations/standard-based-destinations/openstack-destination.md) with the Rackspace authentication URL (`https://identity.api.rackspacecloud.com/v2.0` for US, `https://lon.identity.api.rackspacecloud.com/v2.0` for UK). This page is kept for reference only. {% endhint %} Duplicati supports storing files with Rackspace CloudFiles, which is a large-scale object storage, similar to S3. With CloudFiles you store "objects" (similar to files) in "containers" which define various properties shared between the objects. If you use a `/` in the object prefix, they can be displayed as virtual folders when listing them. To use CloudFiles, you can use the following URL format: ``` cloudfiles:/// ?cloudfiles-username= &cloudfiles-accesskey= ``` ## Using a different API endpoint The default authentication will use the US endpoint, which will not work if you are a customer of the UK service. To choose the UK account, add `--cloudfiles-uk-account=true` to the request: ``` cloudfiles:/// ?cloudfiles-username= &cloudfiles-accesskey= &cloudfiles-uk-account=true ``` If you need to use a specific host, you can also provide the authentication URL directly with the `--cloudfiles-authentication-url` option. If you are providing the URL, the `--cloudfiles-uk-account` option will be ignored. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://docs.duplicati.com/backup-destinations/provider-specific-destinations/rackspace-cloudfiles-destination.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.