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How to use the Google Cloud Storage option
Back up to a Google Cloud Storage bucket
Section titled Back up to a Google Cloud Storage bucketFollow these steps to back up to a Google Cloud Storage bucket with a preferred storage class and location.
If you already have your bucket set up, go to step 5.
1. Install and activate UpdraftPlus
Section titled 1. Install and activate UpdraftPlusIf you haven’t already, purchase, install and activate UpdraftPlus Premium.
2. Sign into Google Cloud
Section titled 2. Sign into Google CloudGo to Google Cloud console and sign in.
3. Create bucket
Section titled 3. Create bucketClick the Create a storage bucket button.
4. Enter bucket name
Section titled 4. Enter bucket name- Enter your bucket name.
- Scroll down and click Create.
5. Confirm public access prevention
Click the confirm button.
6. Select Google Cloud Storage
Section titled 6. Select Google Cloud Storage- Go back to your website.
- Click Google Cloud Storage on the UpdraftPlus >> Settings tab.
7. Enter bucket name
Section titled 7. Enter bucket nameScroll down, enter your bucket name and click Save Changes
8. Sign in with Google
Section titled 8. Sign in with GoogleClick Sign in with Google to start the authentication process.
9. Choose an account
Section titled 9. Choose an accountChoose your Google account from the list.
10. Sign into UpdraftPlus
Section titled 10. Sign into UpdraftPlusClick Continue.
11. Allow access
Section titled 11. Allow accessClick Continue.
12. Complete setup
Section titled 12. Complete setupClick Complete setup.
13. Create a test backup
Section titled 13. Create a test backupClick Backup Now on the UpdraftPlus >> Backup / Restore tab.
14. Start the backup process
Section titled 14. Start the backup process- Check the options for Send this backup to remote storage and Google Cloud.
- Click Backup Now.
15. That’s it
Section titled 15. That’s itYour backup is now secured on Google Cloud Storage and is accessible from UpdraftPlus >> Backup / Restore >> Existing backups.
