# Configuring Veeam Backup with Züs S3 (ZS3)

Züs offers decentralized, S3-compatible object storage via **ZS3Server**, which can be integrated seamlessly with enterprise backup tools like **Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365**.

 This guide will walk you through the full process of connecting Veeam to Züs S3 for storing your backups securely on decentralized cloud infrastructure.

### 1. Launch Veeam and Navigate to Backup Infrastructure

In the Veeam Backup & Replication console, go to **Backup Infrastructure → Backup Repositories → Add Repository → Object Storage**. This opens the object storage integration wizard.

Select "S3 Compatible" as Storage Type. Veeam supports multiple cloud object storage providers. Click next.

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### 2. Enter Züs S3 Endpoint & Region

In the “S3 compatible storage system” section, fill out the fields:

* **Service Point**: `https://YOURID.gslb.z3.zeroservices.eu`\
  \&#xNAN;*(Replace `YOURID` with your ZS3 instance ID or deployment name)*
* **Data Center Region**: `eu-central-1` or `us-east-1`\
  \&#xNAN;*(Choose based on your configuration — this does not impact functionality)*

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### 3. Add S3 Access & Secret Key

Click on the **“Add”** button beside the account credentials dropdown:

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* **Access Key**: Your ZS3 Access Key
* **Secret Key**: Your ZS3 Secret Key
* **Description**: (Optional) Label your key for clarity

Click **OK**, then select the added credential from the dropdown and then click on Next.

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### 4. Select the Bucket & Folder

In the “S3 compatible storage system bucket” screen:

* **Bucket**: Choose your designated bucket (e.g., `Veeam`)
* **Folder**: Optionally create or select a folder like `Backup365` to organize backup data.

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You can also check the **immutability** option to prevent deletion or tampering during the retention period — a best practice against ransomware attacks.

### 5. Finalize Configuration

Enter a **name and description** for your object storage entry.

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Example:

* **Name**: `zs3-zero-backup`
* **Description**: `Created by zero at 05/10/2024 19:07:10`

Click **Next** and finish the proces&#x73;**.**

Your Züs S3 storage will now appear under: **Backup Infrastructure → Object Storage**

### 6. Review Cloud Credentials (Credential Manager)

After clicking **Next**, Veeam opens the **Cloud Credential Manager** automatically to display the credentials you just created.

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Here’s what you can do in this view:

* **Review** the created S3-compatible credential.
* **Edit** the credential by selecting the entry and clicking the **Edit** button.
* **View or modify** the:
  * **Access Key**
  * **Secret Key**
  * **Description** (e.g., created by your team or timestamped info)

This is useful for quickly verifying that the correct keys were used, or updating them later if rotated.