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💾 Connecting MinIO to Veeam as an S3 Repository

You can use MinIO as a backup target in Veeam Backup & Replication, leveraging its compatibility with the S3 API. Below is how to configure a MinIO-based object storage repository in Veeam.

🧭 Step 1 – Start the Wizard​

  1. Go to the Backup Infrastructure tab.
  2. Right-click on Backup Repositories and select Add backup repository.
  3. In the window that opens, select:
    • Object storage > S3 Compatible > S3 Compatible.

📝 Step 2 – Repository Name​

  1. Provide a name and description to identify the repository.
  2. (Optional) Check the Limit concurrent tasks option to limit the number of simultaneous tasks.

🔐 Step 3 – MinIO Access Account​

  1. In Service Point, enter the MinIO endpoint with port (e.g., https://minio.exemplo.com or via the environment Host).
  2. Fill in the Region field (any value, such as brasil, works for MinIO).
  3. Under Credentials, select or add the access keys (MinIO user's Access Key and Secret Key).
  4. In Connection mode, choose:
    • Direct (direct access to MinIO), or
    • Through gateway server to route via a Windows/Linux server.
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The MinIO endpoint must be running on HTTPS for Veeam to accept the connection (either by using the Lets Encrypt installation option during setup or by configuring a Reverse Proxy)

📦 Step 4 – Bucket Configuration​

  1. Select the bucket that has already been created in MinIO.
  2. (Optional) Create or select a folder inside the bucket.
  3. Configure:
    • Limit object storage consumption: space usage limit (in TB or PB).
    • Make recent backups immutable for: immutability policy (max. 90 days via interface).
    • Disable automatic bucket creation if you do not want subdivisions by backup chain.

✅ Conclusion​

After following these steps, MinIO will be configured as an S3-compatible backup target in Veeam. You can now use it in backup jobs, offsite copies, and immutable retention.

For more information on configuring MinIO, see the guide MinIO Cluster – Scalable S3 Storage.