add s3backup documentation #36604
add s3backup documentation #36604
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📝 WalkthroughWalkthroughThe pull request introduces a new documentation file for the S3 Backup integration in Home Assistant. The markdown file provides comprehensive guidance for users looking to configure backups using S3-compatible storage services. It includes detailed configuration instructions, metadata about the integration, potential authentication considerations, and removal procedures, enabling users to effectively implement and manage S3-based backup solutions within their Home Assistant setup. Changes
Sequence DiagramsequenceDiagram
participant HA as Home Assistant
participant S3 as S3 Storage
HA->>S3: Configure Backup Credentials
activate HA
S3-->>HA: Validate Credentials
HA->>S3: Perform Backup
S3-->>HA: Backup Confirmation
deactivate HA
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3-3: Enhance the description for clarityThe current description could be more specific about S3-compatible storage services.
-description: Instructions on how to setup S3 backup accounts to be used with backups. +description: Instructions on how to setup Amazon S3 and S3-compatible storage services for Home Assistant backups.
15-16: Expand the introduction with more contextThe introduction could be more helpful by:
- Mentioning specific supported services (e.g., Amazon S3, MinIO, etc.)
- Explaining the benefits of using S3 storage for backups
- Adding links to the general backup documentation
-This integration allows you to use S3 compatible storage accounts with Home Assistant Backups. +This integration allows you to store your Home Assistant backups in Amazon S3 or other S3-compatible storage services (like MinIO, Wasabi, or DigitalOcean Spaces). Using cloud storage for backups ensures your data is safely stored off-site and easily accessible when needed. + +For more information about Home Assistant backups, please see the [backup documentation](/common-tasks/os/#backups).
40-46: Expand troubleshooting and add security considerationsThe documentation would benefit from additional sections covering:
- More troubleshooting scenarios
- Security best practices
- Performance recommendations
## Troubleshooting {% details "Authentication failure" %} Make sure your credentials (access key/secret key) have read/write access to your bucket. {% enddetails %} + +{% details "Connection timeout" %} + +If you experience connection timeouts: +1. Verify your endpoint URL is correct +2. Check if your Home Assistant instance has internet access +3. Ensure your S3 provider is operational + +{% enddetails %} + +## Security Considerations + +- Use dedicated credentials with minimal permissions (only S3 access to the specific bucket) +- Enable bucket versioning to protect against accidental deletions +- Consider enabling bucket encryption for additional security + +## Performance Recommendations + +- Choose an S3 endpoint geographically close to your Home Assistant instance +- Consider implementing a backup retention policy to manage storage costs +- Use compression when creating backups to reduce transfer times
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4-4: Verify the release version
The release version 2025.2 seems unusually far in the future. Please verify if this is the intended version or if it should be adjusted to a nearer release.
7-7: Review IoT class classification
Local Polling might not be the most accurate IoT class for a cloud storage service. Consider if Cloud Polling would be more appropriate since the integration interacts with cloud storage endpoints.
| {% configuration_basic %} | ||
| S3 endpoint URL: | ||
| description: "The http(s) URL of your S3 storage endpoint without bucket name" | ||
| Access Key: | ||
| description: "The access key provided by your S3 storage provider" | ||
| Secret Key: | ||
| description: "The secret key provided by your S3 storage provider" | ||
| Bucket Name: | ||
| description: "The bucket name your credentials have access to" | ||
| {% endconfiguration_basic %} |
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🛠️ Refactor suggestion
Enhance configuration documentation
The configuration section could be improved by:
- Adding optional parameters (e.g., region, path prefix)
- Providing more detailed parameter descriptions
- Including configuration examples
{% configuration_basic %}
S3 endpoint URL:
- description: "The http(s) URL of your S3 storage endpoint without bucket name"
+ description: "The http(s) URL of your S3 storage endpoint without bucket name (e.g., https://s3.amazonaws.com for AWS S3)"
Access Key:
- description: "The access key provided by your S3 storage provider"
+ description: "The access key (AWS Access Key ID) provided by your S3 storage provider"
Secret Key:
- description: "The secret key provided by your S3 storage provider"
+ description: "The secret key (AWS Secret Access Key) provided by your S3 storage provider"
Bucket Name:
- description: "The bucket name your credentials have access to"
+ description: "The name of the S3 bucket where backups will be stored"
+Region:
+ description: "(Optional) The S3 region name (e.g., us-east-1). Required for some S3 providers"
+Path Prefix:
+ description: "(Optional) A prefix to add to backup files (e.g., 'backups/')"
{% endconfiguration_basic %}
+## Example Configuration
+
+### Amazon S3
+
+1. Create an S3 bucket in your AWS account
+2. Create an IAM user with appropriate permissions
+3. Configure the integration with:
+ - Endpoint URL: `https://s3.amazonaws.com`
+ - Region: `us-east-1` (or your chosen region)
+ - Access Key and Secret Key from your IAM user
+ - Your bucket name
+
+### MinIO
+
+1. Set up a MinIO server
+2. Create a bucket and access credentials
+3. Configure the integration with:
+ - Endpoint URL: Your MinIO server URL
+ - Access Key and Secret Key from MinIO
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| {% configuration_basic %} | |
| S3 endpoint URL: | |
| description: "The http(s) URL of your S3 storage endpoint without bucket name" | |
| Access Key: | |
| description: "The access key provided by your S3 storage provider" | |
| Secret Key: | |
| description: "The secret key provided by your S3 storage provider" | |
| Bucket Name: | |
| description: "The bucket name your credentials have access to" | |
| {% endconfiguration_basic %} | |
| {% configuration_basic %} | |
| S3 endpoint URL: | |
| description: "The http(s) URL of your S3 storage endpoint without bucket name (e.g., https://s3.amazonaws.com for AWS S3)" | |
| Access Key: | |
| description: "The access key (AWS Access Key ID) provided by your S3 storage provider" | |
| Secret Key: | |
| description: "The secret key (AWS Secret Access Key) provided by your S3 storage provider" | |
| Bucket Name: | |
| description: "The name of the S3 bucket where backups will be stored" | |
| Region: | |
| description: "(Optional) The S3 region name (e.g., us-east-1). Required for some S3 providers" | |
| Path Prefix: | |
| description: "(Optional) A prefix to add to backup files (e.g., 'backups/')" | |
| {% endconfiguration_basic %} | |
| ## Example Configuration | |
| ### Amazon S3 | |
| 1. Create an S3 bucket in your AWS account | |
| 2. Create an IAM user with appropriate permissions | |
| 3. Configure the integration with: | |
| - Endpoint URL: `https://s3.amazonaws.com` | |
| - Region: `us-east-1` (or your chosen region) | |
| - Access Key and Secret Key from your IAM user | |
| - Your bucket name | |
| ### MinIO | |
| 1. Set up a MinIO server | |
| 2. Create a bucket and access credentials | |
| 3. Configure the integration with: | |
| - Endpoint URL: Your MinIO server URL | |
| - Access Key and Secret Key from MinIO | |
| - Your bucket name |
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This is not AWS related. It is for all S3 compatible storage providers
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@mkohns Thanks for clarifying! Understood that the integration is intended for all S3-compatible providers rather than being AWS-specific. If you’d like to remove or generalize the AWS mention in any examples, just let me know. Otherwise, it could still serve as a helpful reference for users who happen to use AWS.
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