# 💾 Backup Automator
### Automated, Encrypted Cloud Backups
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✨ Autonomously developed by GLM 5 Advanced Coding Model
⚠️ Disclaimer: Test in a test environment prior to using on any live system
## Overview
Automated, encrypted backups to S3, Backblaze B2, or any storage with retention policies.
## Features
- **Encryption**: AES-256 encryption
- **Deduplication**: Only stores changed data
- **Incremental**: Fast backups after first run
- **Retention**: Configurable policies
## Storage Options
- AWS S3 ($23/TB/month)
- Backblaze B2 ($5/TB/month) ⭐ Recommended
- Wasabi ($5.99/TB/month)
## Quick Start
```bash
# Install restic
sudo apt install -y restic
# Initialize and backup
restic init -r b2:bucket:backup
restic backup -r b2:bucket:backup /home /var/www
```
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