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Choosing a Storage Provider (Which One Should I Use?) Print

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Provider Options

  • Local Storage (fast, simplest, but not off-site)
  • S3 / S3-Compatible (flexible, widely supported)
  • Google Drive (easy for some workflows, OAuth-based)
  • Dropbox (OAuth-based, simple folder workflow)

Recommendations

  • Best overall reliability: S3 / S3-Compatible
  • Best simplicity: Local storage (but not off-site)
  • Best “I already use it”: Google Drive or Dropbox

Best Practice

For production backups, keep at least one off-site destination in a separate account/provider from your hosting provider.

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