Remote server settings

Last Updated : Aug 30, 2026 |
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Prolog information
Field
Description
Storage Type
This field is only displayed on virtual servers deployed in a Google cloud environment. The options are:
  • Google Storage: Select this option you are using a Google Storage server inside the Google cloud. Note: Google storage can only be accessed by server’s hosted in the cloud. It cannot be used as a backup destination by non—cloud—based servers in the same network.
  • Custom Storage: Select this option if you are not using a Google Storage server.
Server Name
A meaningful name for the remote server. Remote server names can be selected from other windows.
Protocol
Protocol supported by the remote server. The options are: http, https, ftp, sftp, scp.
  • For backup and restore, you can use HTTP, HTTPS, SFTP and SCP to connect to a remote IP Office Linux server.
  • HTTP and HTTPS can only be used to connect to an IP Office server. HTTP/HTTPS backup to a non-IP Office server is not supported.
Remote Server
IP address or Domain name of remote server.
Port
Port of remote server.
Remote Path
Default path on the remote server.
User Name
If required, the user name for logging in to the remote server.