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title: "Create a Backup Job in Veeam v13 to Back Up to Wasabi"
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updated: 2026-05-06T21:46:38Z
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# Create a Backup Job in Veeam v13 to Back Up to Wasabi

Wasabi is a member of Veeam's cloud partner ecosystem. We have worked closely with Veeam to offer both a seamless implementation and a smooth transition to cloud storage. [Veeam with Wasabi Solution Overview](https://wasabi.com/veeam/) provides more information on the Wasabi-Veeam partnership and solutions.

Veeam's Backup and Replication software version 13 provides direct to Wasabi object storage functionality for backup and backup copy jobs. This article provides the procedure to backup directly to Wasabi's object storage without using a Scale-out backup repository.

> [!NOTE]
> The data restoration process is handled by your specific backup software application. As there are many potential variables that will affect your unique environment, Wasabi strongly recommends that you seek the guidance of your backup software's technical support team in the event that you encounter difficulty or have application-specific inquiries.

> [!NOTE]
> If you are going to leverage immutable Veeam backups, follow the steps in [Object Lock: Enabling](https://docs.wasabi.com/docs/object-locking). Enabling bucket versioning only is not a proper configuration for immutable Veeam backups and can cause problems. If you are simply going to use regular Veeam backups with Wasabi buckets, bucket versioning is not required.

## **Prerequisites**

- Active Wasabi Storage account.
- Wasabi bucket created and the access and secret keys available.
- Veeam Backup and Replication version 13 software installed and licensed. This solution was most recently tested with v13.0.1. For other major release versions, refer to [Veeam With Wasabi](https://docs.wasabi.com/docs/how-do-i-use-veeam-with-wasabi).
- A valid Veeam license that supports capabilities for object storage.
- Virtual machines to be backed up added to the Veeam B&R application.

> [!NOTE]
> Since the Veeam web user interface (UI) does not yet support creating object storage repositories, you must use the Veeam Windows client. If you’re using the Veeam Software Appliance, this is downloadable from your Veeam Software Appliance login page by clicking “Download Windows-based backup console for full experience” as shown in the following screenshot.
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> One Linux-based virtual machine (VM) runs the Veeam Software Appliance, and another Windows-based VM (or any Windows computer) runs the client software.

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## **Architecture Diagram**

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## **Creating Wasabi as an Object Repository**

In Veeam version 13, Veeam Backup and Replication software can directly backup to Wasabi cloud object storage. You will need to have already created a Wasabi bucket to be used for this repository. See [Creating a Bucket](https://docs.wasabi.com/docs/creating-a-bucket) for details. You will also need the Access key and the Secret key to access the Wasabi bucket. Details about Access and Secret keys can be found in [Creating a New Access Key](https://docs.wasabi.com/docs/creating-a-new-access-key).

Follow the steps below to add Wasabi as an object storage repository in Veeam.

1. On the Backup Infrastructure tab, click **Backup Repositories**. Click **Add Repository** to open the add backup repository wizard.![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/Screenshot_2025-11-25_at_10_54_54 AM.png)
2. Click **Object storage** to select the type of backup repository.![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/Screenshot_2025-11-25_at_10_55_15 AM.png)
3. Click **Additional Providers**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/Screenshot_2025-11-25_at_10_55_28 AM.png)
4. Click **Wasabi Cloud Storage** under Additional Providers.![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/Screenshot_2025-11-25_at_10_55_55 AM.png)
5. Enter a Name and optionally a Description for the object storage repository. Click **Next**.![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/Screenshot_2025-11-25_at_10_56_54 AM.png)
6. Input the Region. Click **Add** to input the Access and Secret keys.

> [!NOTE]
> This configuration example discusses the use of Wasabi's us-east-1 storage region. Use the region your bucket is located in. For a list of regions, see [Available Storage Regions](https://docs.wasabi.com/docs/en/where-is-my-data-stored-and-how-are-wasabis-storage-regions-secured?highlight=regions#available-storage-regions).

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7. Input your Wasabi Access key and Secret key credentials. Click **OK**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/Screenshot_2025-11-25_at_11_01_16 AM.png)
8. Click **Next** to continue.![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/Screenshot_2025-11-25_at_11_01_58 AM.png)
9. Click **Browse** beside the Bucket field to choose an existing Wasabi bucket.****Then click **Browse** beside the folder. To create a new folder, click **New Folder** in the folder window, enter a name, and click **OK**. Click **Next.**
  - **Limit object storage consumption:******Defines a soft limit that can be exceeded temporarily for your object storage consumption. Provide the value in TB or PB.
  - **Immutable Backups:******To create immutable backups, click the checkbox next to **Make recent backups immutable (recommended)**. By default, the minimum immutability period is the entire retention period, and you may click the link to change it if desired. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/Screenshot_2025-11-25_at_11_05_08 AM(3).png)
10. In the Mount Server tab, keep the default values and click **Next**.![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/Screenshot_2025-11-25_at_11_05_46 AM.png)
11. In the Review tab, click **Apply**.![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/Screenshot_2025-11-25_at_11_08_38 AM.png)
12. In the Apply tab, click **Next** to continue.![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/Screenshot_2025-11-25_at_11_11_37 AM.png)
13. Review the Summary. Click **Finish** to create the Wasabi repository.![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/Screenshot_2025-11-27_at_9_25_40 AM(1).png)
14. To view the newly created Object repository, click **Backup Repositories** in the Backup Infrastructure tab.![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/Screenshot_2025-11-25_at_11_13_22 AM.png)

## **Creating a Backup Job**
  1. From the **Home** tab, click **Backup Job**. Click **Virtual Machine**.

> [!NOTE]
> This example creates a backup job for a virtual machine. Select the appropriate option from the list.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/Screenshot_2025-11-25_at_11_13_52 AM(1).png) ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/Screenshot_2025-11-25_at_1_00_56 PM.png)
  2. Enter a Name for the backup job and optionally a Description. Click **Next**.![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/Screenshot_2025-11-25_at_11_14_53 AM.png)
  3. Select the Virtual Machine (VM) by clicking **Add** and selecting the VM from the list. You can also search for a VM in the search box at the bottom. Once the VM is selected, click **Add**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/Screenshot_2025-11-25_at_11_15_11 AM.png) ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/Screenshot_2025-11-25_at_11_16_02 AM(1).png)
  4. Click **Next** to continue.![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/Screenshot_2025-11-25_at_11_16_26 AM.png)
  5. Select the backup repository that was created above from the list and set the retention policy. Click **Next** to continue. Optionally, configure backup storage settings.

> [!NOTE]
> The Retention Policy here determines the number of days for which your backup jobs will be retained after its successful job.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/Screenshot_2025-11-25_at_11_17_40 AM.png)
    - **Keep certain full backups longer for archival purposes:** Checking this option will enable you to configure GFS (Grandfather/Father/Son) backups, which are kept in addition to your backups kept by the retention policy. For more information, review [Veeam GFS Docs](https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/vbr/userguide/gfs_retention_policy.html?ver=13).
    - **Configure secondary destinations for this job:** Checking this will enable you to assign a Backup Copy Job, which copies an existing Backup Job when it runs. In order to check this box, you will need to have already created an existing Backup Copy Job. For more information, review [Veeam Backup Copy Docs](https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/vbr/userguide/backup_copy.html?ver=13).
  6. Click **Next** to continue with default settings. Optionally, configure Guest Processing Options.

> [!NOTE]
> To read about the Veeam Specific Guest Procession Options, review**[Veeam Guest Processing Docs](https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/vbr/userguide/guest_processing.html?ver=13).

![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/Screenshot_2025-11-25_at_11_17_58 AM.png)
  7. Configure Scheduling settings to run the backup job automatically and click **Apply**.

> [!NOTE]
> To read about the Veeam Specific Scheduling Options, review [Veeam Job Scheduling Docs](https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/vbr/userguide/backup_job_schedule_vm.html?ver=13).

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  8. On the Summary page, check **Run the job when I click Finish** to initiate the backup job. Click **Finish**.![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/Screenshot_2025-11-25_at_11_18_57 AM.png)
  9. Select the **Home** tab. Click **Jobs** then **Backup** to see the backup job running. Select the backup job to view details for that job.![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/Screenshot_2025-11-25_at_11_23_57 AM.png)
  10. To manually run the backup job, click **Home** and then **Jobs** and **Backup**.****Select the backup job to be started and click **Start**.![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/Screenshot_2025-11-25_at_11_23_57 AM_2.png)