Checking a home backup drive setup using SSHFS and rsync
r/selfhostedJul 3, 2026 · 10d ago
A home backup drive is attached to a small 4 instead of being plugged directly into the main computer. The runs 64-bit Lite, and login is limited to an .
The ufw firewall is set to accept traffic only from the . The main computer mounts the hard drive through SSHFS, so the remote drive appears like a local folder.
File backups are planned with rsync. The main concern is whether this setup has any major security mistake or needs a safer design.
Key points
The backup drive is connected to a 4, not the main computer.