Monday, January 12, 2026

OpenBSD as backup server: setup recommendations

Hi all,

I am looking to implement an OpenBSD server as a backup server.

Critically, it will provide backup to untrusted clients, so I need the setup to be robust against an adversary in possession of the access codes.

Does anyone have recommendations for a solid setup?

My current plan is:

- create a restricted user that has ssh access to the machine
- use rrsync, lock down the shell of the restricted user following the recommendation of rrsync
- use rsnapshot on top of this

Any feedback welcome, thanks!
Jake

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