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Backblaze Cloud Storage Support in OurClone

Backblaze works with OurClone for sync, transfer, encrypted backup, and mounting as a local folder. Learn how to add Backblaze and use it safely.

Sync Transfer Backup Mount as Local Folder

What Is Backblaze?

Backblaze provides cloud backup and cloud storage products. In OurClone, Backblaze-compatible storage can be used for transfer, sync, encrypted backups, and mounting when connected with the required credentials.

Official website: https://www.backblaze.com/

  • Useful for users already storing backup data with Backblaze services.
  • Best paired with clear bucket or folder organization.
  • OurClone backup repositories add an encrypted snapshot layer on top of remote storage.

What OurClone Supports for Backblaze

Operation How it works in OurClone
Sync Keep a folder on Backblaze synchronized with another cloud storage account or a local folder. OurClone compares file changes and updates only what needs to change.
Transfer Copy or move files between Backblaze, your Mac, and other connected cloud providers. Transfers run through your local computer, so you stay in control of the data path.
Backup Create an encrypted backup repository on Backblaze, then save snapshots of local folders. Later snapshots are incremental, so unchanged files do not need to be uploaded again.
Mount Mount Backblaze as a local directory in macOS or Windows, then browse and manage remote files from the operating system file manager.

Backblaze Upload and Download Limits

These limits come from the storage provider or protocol, not from OurClone. OurClone still has to respect provider file-size caps, API quotas, bandwidth rules, account storage quota, and server-side throttling.

Upload limits Backblaze Computer Backup states it does not have default file size restrictions, and files larger than 100 MB are chunked for upload. Backblaze B2 cloud storage has its own object limits.
Download limits Downloads depend on the Backblaze product, restore method, and selected archive/snapshot workflow. Large restores may be packaged or handled through B2-compatible tools.
OurClone tip Confirm whether your OurClone connection targets Backblaze B2-style storage or another Backblaze product, then follow that product’s limits.

Source: Backblaze file size documentation

How to Add Backblaze in OurClone

Backblaze connects through S3-compatible access keys in OurClone.

  1. Sign in to the Backblaze console.
  2. Create or locate an Access Key ID and Secret Access Key for the bucket you want OurClone to use.
  3. Use the Backblaze storage credentials shown for your account or bucket.
  4. Open OurClone, click Add Storage, select Backblaze, enter the credentials, and connect.
Add Backblaze to OurClone
Use a limited-permission key when possible. Avoid using root or owner credentials for routine sync, transfer, backup, or mount workflows.

Sync and Transfer Workflow

After Backblaze is connected, open the Migrate area in OurClone. Choose Backblaze as the source or destination, select the folders you want to work with, then choose the task mode.

  • Copy duplicates files while keeping the source unchanged.
  • Move transfers files and removes them from the source after completion.
  • Sync keeps the destination aligned with the source folder.
Select files for transfer in OurClone

Task progress is visible in the Task tab, including completed, skipped, and failed files.

Monitor transfer progress in OurClone

Backup Workflow

For backups, first create a backup repository on Backblaze. A repository needs a name, a storage path, and an encryption password. Keep this password safe because it is required for both future snapshots and restores.

  1. Open Backup and create or choose a repository on Backblaze.
  2. Open the repository and click New Backup.
  3. Select local folders such as ~/Documents, ~/Pictures, or a project folder.
  4. Start the snapshot. The first run uploads the full selection; later runs are incremental.
  5. Use Restore from a backup record when you need to recover files to a local directory.
Select local folders to back up in OurClone
Monitor backup progress in OurClone

Mount Backblaze as a Local Folder

OurClone can mount Backblaze as a local operating-system directory. This is useful when you want to browse cloud files in Finder or File Explorer, open files from desktop apps, or copy files with the same habits you use for local folders.

  • Open the mount area in OurClone and select your connected Backblaze account.
  • Choose the remote path you want to expose locally.
  • Pick a local mount point, then start the mount.
  • When finished, unmount cleanly from OurClone before disconnecting your network or shutting down.
Mount cloud storage as a local folder in OurClone

Best Practices for Backblaze

  • Use a clear folder naming convention such as /ourclone-backups, /sync, or /archive.
  • Confirm that your Backblaze account has enough storage before running a large migration or backup.
  • Run a small test sync or restore before relying on a new workflow for important files.
  • For large first-time jobs, keep your computer awake and connected to a stable network.
  • If authentication fails later, reconnect the account or refresh the token before restarting the task.