📦 Installation Command
apt install restic
Restic Backup Tool Configuration
restic systemctl: N/A (command-line tool)Fast, secure backup program. Supports many backends (local, S3, SFTP, etc.).
🔌 Default Port
Varies
Varies
Depends on backend (SSH, S3, etc.)
⚙️ Configuration Files
N/A (env vars and CLI)
📂 Default Directories
- config:
N/A (uses env vars) - data:
Repository location (local or remote) - logs:
stdout/stderr - cache:
~/.cache/restic
🔐 Default Credentials
Username:N/A
Password:Repository password (set at init)
💡 Set RESTIC_PASSWORD env var. Backend credentials via env vars (AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID, etc.)
⚠️ Conflicts
✅ Works With
🛡️ Security Notes
Always use encryption (automatic), test restores, use forget/prune policies, store password securely
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What port does Restic use?
Restic uses backend-specific ports - SSH (22), S3 (443), REST server (8000).
Restic vs BorgBackup?
Restic supports more backends (S3, GCS, Azure). Borg has better deduplication and compression.
How to initialize Restic repo?
Run: restic init --repo /path/to/repo