Zerobyte Documentation
Backup automation platform built on Restic
Welcome to Zerobyte, a powerful backup automation platform built on Restic.
Getting Started
Introduction
Learn about Zerobyte's features and capabilities
Installation
Deploy Zerobyte with Docker and Docker Compose
Quick Start
Set up your first backup in minutes
3-2-1 Strategy
Learn why 3-2-1 backups matter and how to set them up in Zerobyte
What is Zerobyte?
Zerobyte simplifies backup management by providing an intuitive web interface on top of Restic's powerful backup engine. Whether you're backing up local directories, NFS shares, or cloud storage, Zerobyte handles encryption, compression, scheduling, and retention policies automatically.
Key Capabilities
- Automated backups with encryption, compression, and retention policies
- Flexible scheduling with cron-like expressions
- Multi-protocol support for NFS, SMB, WebDAV, SFTP, and local directories
- Cloud storage via S3, Google Cloud Storage, Azure Blob, and 40+ rclone backends
- Snapshot browsing and restore directly from the web interface
Zerobyte is still in version 0.x.x and is subject to major changes between versions. Core features are under active development