In today's digital world, where the amount of data is increasing exponentially every day, storing data in a secure space is of critical importance. Hetzner Storage Box is one of the services that offer practical solutions for backing up servers, protecting website files, or preserving important personal files. So, what is Hetzner Storage Box? How is it used? How is it installed? We explain all the details in this guide. You will also get to know Hetzner services step by step.

What is Hetzner Storage Box?

Hetzner Storage Box is a large-volume data storage space that can be accessed remotely.
It provides access via various protocols such as FTP, FTPS, SFTP, SCP, Samba (SMB/CIFS), BorgBackup, and Rsync.
It is an affordable, high-bandwidth, Germany-based service.
It is ideal for archiving websites, databases, application files, backups, or libraries.
It is suitable for both individual and corporate use with its multiple access options.

How to Purchase Hetzner Storage Box?

Go to the Hetzner category.
Choose a Storage Box package that suits your capacity and traffic needs.
Complete your order. After payment, your Storage Box information will be sent to you via e-mail.
Note the access information (username, password, server address) in the e-mail content.

Storage Box Connection Options

Connection via FTP (Using Filezilla):
- Host: Your Storage Box server address.
- Username: Username from the email.
- Password: Password from the email.
- Connection Type: FTP - Explicit over TLS.
SSH Connection via SFTP:
```
sftp username@yourhostaddress
```
Recommended for more secure data transfer.
Automatic Backup with Rsync:
```
rsync -avz /folder_to_backup/ username@yourhostaddress:/home
```
Used for advanced backup and synchronization.
Samba (Windows Network Sharing):
- Windows File Explorer > Connect Network Drive.
- Add in \yourhostaddress\backup format.
- Provide access by entering username and password.

Folder and File Management on Storage Box

You can easily create folders, upload or delete files with Filezilla or similar clients.

Manual management commands via SSH/SFTP:

mkdir /backup/new_folder
put file.txt
get file.txt
rm old_file.txt

You can keep your data organized by creating a file structure on the Storage Box.

Storage Box Security Settings

Be sure to change your password on the day you receive it.
Prefer access with encrypted protocols such as SFTP and FTPS.
Restrict IP-based access with ACL (Access Control List) from the Storage Box control panel.
You can provide extra protection by allowing access only to your own IP address.

Configuring Automatic Backup with Storage Box

You can set up daily, weekly, or monthly automatic backups. For example:

Daily automatic backup with crontab on Linux server:
```
crontab -e
```
Then add to the opened file:
```
0 2 * * * rsync -avz /var/www/html/ username@yourhostaddress:/backup/websites
```
This command performs automatic backup every night at 02:00.

What Should Be Considered When Choosing a Storage Box Package?

Analyze your storage space needs well.
Look at bandwidth and traffic quota limits.
If you will have a high number of files, the inode limit is important.
Check the variety of access protocols and supported applications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Is there SSH root access to Storage Box?

No, access is only provided via file transfer protocols.

2. What can I back up to Storage Box?

You can back up all your data such as website files, database backups, pictures, videos, important documents, and server configurations.

3. Is there a risk of losing my data on Storage Box?

Hetzner offers a high level of infrastructure. However, it is always recommended to have a second backup.

4. Can I access from multiple devices at the same time?

Yes, access can be provided from all devices that support FTP/SFTP.

5. Can I upgrade my package later?

Yes, you can upgrade to a higher package by contacting the Hetzner support team.

Conclusion

Hetzner Storage Box offers a very valuable solution to make your data backup tasks practical and secure. Thanks to its easy installation, multiple protocol support, and customizable access settings, it is an ideal option for both individual users and companies. For detailed information and the most suitable packages, you can visit our Hetzner page.