---
title: "Veeam v12 Agents to Back Up Directly to Wasabi"
slug: "how-to-use-veeam-v12-agents-to-backup-direct-to-wasabi"
updated: 2026-10-12T16:59:59Z
published: 2026-10-12T16:59:59Z
canonical: "docs.wasabi.com/how-to-use-veeam-v12-agents-to-backup-direct-to-wasabi"
---

> ## Documentation Index
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# Veeam v12 Agents to Back Up Directly to Wasabi

Wasabi is a member of Veeam's cloud partner ecosystem. We have worked with Veeam closely 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 Recovery software version 12 provides direct to Wasabi object storage functionality for Veeam agents for Windows, Linux and Mac.

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.

## **Requirements**

- Active Wasabi Storage account.
- Veeam Backup and Recovery version 12 software installed and licensed.
- A valid Veeam license that supports capabilities for object storage.

## Architecture Diagram

![Veeam 2023 Diagram.jpg](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/18374811337755.png)

## Creating a Wasabi Object Storage Repository

Follow the steps below to create the Wasabi Object Storage repository in the cloud.

1. In Veeam Backup and Replication, click **Backup Infrastructure**, then click **Backup Repositories**. Click **Add Repository**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-01-09_at_11.12.37_AM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12423664812443.png)
2. Click **Object Storage** to create an Object repository.

![Screen_Shot_2023-01-09_at_11.12.50_AM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12423815700635.png)
3. Click **Wasabi Cloud Storage** to continue.

![Screen_Shot_2023-01-27_at_6.49.07_PM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12423820843291.png)
4. Enter a Name for the repository. Click **Next**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-01-27_at_6.51.10_PM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12423877332379.png)
5. Enter the **Wasabi region**. In this example, we are using the us-east-1 region. To get a list of Wasabi regions, refer to [Service URLs for Wasabi’s Storage Regions](https://docs.wasabi.com/docs/what-are-the-service-urls-for-wasabis-different-storage-regions).
6. Click **Add** to add your Wasabi account credentials.

![Screen_Shot_2023-02-09_at_1.39.10_AM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12766465379611.png)
7. Enter the **Access and Secret keys** for your Wasabi account. For more information, refer to [creating a sub-user and access and secret keys](https://docs.wasabi.com/docs/how-do-i-create-a-sub-user-with-console-access-and-access-and-secret-keys). Click **OK** to continue.

![Screen_Shot_2023-01-09_at_11.14.31_AM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12423939167131.png)
8. Click **Next** to continue.

![Screen_Shot_2023-02-09_at_1.40.23_AM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12766467015067.png)
9. Click **Browse** beside the Bucket field to select an existing Wasabi bucket. Click **Browse** next to the Folder field, then click New Folder in the folder window to create a new folder. Enter a Name for the folder, then click **OK**. Click **Next**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-02-09_at_1.41.42_AM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12766410373915.png)
10. In the Mount server tab, keep the default values. Click **Next**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-02-09_at_1.42.30_AM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12766411276315.png)
11. In the Review tab, click **Apply**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-02-09_at_1.44.45_AM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12766489102107.png)
12. In the Apply tab, click **Next** to continue.

![Screen_Shot_2023-02-09_at_1.47.54_AM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12766495207323.png)
13. Review the Summary. Click **Finish** to create the Wasabi repository.

![Screen_Shot_2023-02-09_at_1.48.26_AM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12766496032795.png)
14. In the Backup Infrastructure tab, click **Backup Repositories** to view the newly created Object repository.

![Screen_Shot_2023-02-09_at_1.50.34_AM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12766565781787.png)

### Modifying Access Permissions on Wasabi Repository

To enable the NAS device to back up to Wasabi, modify the permissions on the Wasabi repository.

1. From the Backup Infrastructure tab, click **Backup Repositories**. Right-click the **Wasabi Repository** that will back up the NFS share. Click **Access Permissions**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-02-09_at_11.49.51_AM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12778283968027.png)
2. Click the **Standalone applications** tab. Select **Allow to everyone** as the repository access. Click **OK** to save the changes.

![Screen_Shot_2023-02-09_at_11.50.53_AM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12778283889563.png)

### Allow everyone forcing a Protection Group to add the Device to be backed up

Follow the steps below to create a Protection group for a Windows computer. We will use this protection group in Section 6 when adding a backup job.

1. From the Inventory tab, click **Physical Infrastructure**. Click **Create Protection Group**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-02-09_at_1.11.35_PM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12780973738395.png)
2. Input a Name for the protection group. Click **Next**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-01-27_at_2.23.07_PM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12780728953499.png)
3. For the type, select **Individual computers**. Click **Next**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-02-09_at_1.16.14_PM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12781114482331.png)
4. To add a computer, click **Add**. Enter the Host name or IP address of the computer. Click **Add** and then **Stored**. Select **Standard account**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-02-09_at_1.18.13_PM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12781167454107.png)
5. Input the **Username** and **Password** of an administrative account for the Windows machine. Click **OK**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-01-27_at_2.28.55_PM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12780729264539.png)
6. Once the computer has been added, click **Next**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-01-27_at_2.30.05_PM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12780729389851.png)
7. Select the following options and click **Next**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-02-09_at_1.23.04_PM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12781361398043.png)
  - Install the backup agent.
  - Install the Changed Block Tracking (CBT) driver - The CBT driver helps Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows track changed data blocks more efficiently.
  - Auto-update backup agents and plug-ins.
  - Perform reboot automatically if required.
8. In the Review tab, click **Apply**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-02-09_at_1.23.54_PM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12781361490971.png)
9. On the Apply tab, click **Next** to continue.

![Screen_Shot_2023-01-27_at_2.32.04_PM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12780738061467.png)
10. Review the Summary and click **Finish**.

### Creating a Backup Job to Back Up to Wasabi

### Creating a Backup Job for Windows Computers

1. On the Home tab of Veeam Backup and Replication, click **Backup Job**. Click **Windows Computers**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-01-27_at_2.45.35_PM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12416909593243.png)
2. Keep the default selections (for example, Type as Server and Mode set to Managed by backup server). Click **Next**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-01-27_at_3.15.56_PM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12417014923675.png)
3. Enter the Name for the backup job and, optionally, a Description. Optionally, select **High priority** to run the job with a higher priority. Click **Next**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-01-27_at_3.18.49_PM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12417098565403.png)
4. To add a computer for backup, click **Add.** Click the **Protection group** to add the VM from the protection group that was created in section 5.

![Screen_Shot_2023-02-09_at_1.54.15_PM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12782276493595.png)
5. Select the desired computer from the protection group. Click **OK**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-01-27_at_3.25.48_PM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12417339847963.png)
6. Once the Windows computer is added, click **Next** to continue.

![Screen_Shot_2023-01-27_at_3.26.12_PM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12417339848091.png)
7. Select the desired data to back up and click **Next**. In this example, we elected to back up the entire computer.

![Screen_Shot_2023-01-27_at_3.31.05_PM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12417521157275.png)
8. In the Storage tab, select the **Wasabi repository** as the Backup repository to back up directly to Wasabi Cloud storage. Optionally, set the retention period. Click **Next** to continue.

![Screen_Shot_2023-01-27_at_3.33.11_PM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12417763234203.png)
9. In the Guest Processing tab, keep the default settings. Click **Next**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-01-27_at_3.34.27_PM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12417763232283.png)
10. Optionally, in the Schedule tab, check **Run the job automatically** and set the time to run the job. Click **Apply** to continue.

![Screen_Shot_2023-01-27_at_3.37.00_PM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12417747579803.png)
11. In the Summary tab, review the Summary of the backup job. Optionally, check **Run the job when I click Finish** to immediately run the backup job once created. Click **Finish** to create the backup job.

![Screen_Shot_2023-01-27_at_3.44.42_PM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12418095816987.png)

### Creating a Backup Job for Linux Computers

1. On the Home tab, click **Jobs**. Click **Backup Job** and then **Linux computer**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-02-08_at_4.49.58_PM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12766851604379.png)
2. In the Job Mode window, select **Server** as the Type and select **Managed by agent** as the Mode. Click **Next**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-02-09_at_12.22.19_AM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12766737094427.png)
3. Enter the **Name** for the backup job and, optionally, a Description. Optionally, select **High priority** to run the job with a higher priority. Click **Next**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-02-09_at_1.04.44_AM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12766741542043.png)
4. To add a computer to be backed up, click **Add**. Click **Individual computer**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-02-08_at_11.45.32_PM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12766802220827.png)
5. Enter the **Host name** or **IP address** of the computer to be added. Click **Add** to add credentials.

![Screen_Shot_2023-02-08_at_11.47.16_PM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12766892620315.png)
6. Enter the following information in the Credentials window and click **OK**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-02-08_at_11.49.41_PM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12766895145243.png)
  - **Username:** Username to access the Linux server.
  - **Password:** Password for the above username.
  - Select **Elevate account privileges automatically**.
  - Select **Add account to the sudoers file.**
  - Select **Use “su” if “sudo” fails**.
  - Enter the **Root password**.
7. Click **OK** to continue adding the server.

![Screen_Shot_2023-02-08_at_11.51.05_PM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12766976511643.png)
8. Click **Next**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-02-08_at_11.51.23_PM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12766977805467.png)
9. Select **Enter computer** and click **Next**.
10. Select **Veeam backup repository** and click **Next**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-02-08_at_11.52.14_PM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12766980250139.png)
11. Enter the **FQDN** or **IP address** of the backup server running Veeam B&R. Click **Next**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-02-09_at_2.30.37_AM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12767011357595.png)
12. Select the **Wasabi repository** from the list of backup repositories. Click **Next**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-02-09_at_12.35.25_AM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12767014049819.png)
13. In the **Guest Processing** window, keep the default settings. Click **Next**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-02-09_at_12.36.00_AM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12767016666779.png)
14. Check **Run the job automatically** and set the schedule settings as needed. Click **Apply** to continue.

![Screen_Shot_2023-02-09_at_12.36.56_AM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12767068294939.png)
15. Review the **Summary**. Click **Finish** to complete the creation of the Agent Backup Job.

![Screen_Shot_2023-02-09_at_1.06.06_AM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12767070140571.png)
16. The backup job for agent can be viewed by clicking on the job after it runs, per the configured schedule.

![Screen_Shot_2023-02-09_at_2.42.13_AM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12767081544475.png)

### Creating a Backup Job for Mac Computers

Follow the steps below to create a backup job on Veeam Backup and Replication using Veeam agent for Mac.

1. On the Home tab of Veeam Back and Replication, click **Backup Job**. Click **Mac Computer**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-01-27_at_3.49.32_PM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12418343664411.png)
2. Select the computer Type. Click **Next**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-01-23_at_9.35.43_AM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12420780109083.png)
3. Enter a **Name** for the Backup job and, optionally, a Description. Click **Next** to continue.

![Screen_Shot_2023-01-23_at_9.36.03_AM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12421234751259.png)
4. To add a computer from a configured Protection group, click **Add** and then **Protection group**. Select the computer and click **OK**. Click **Next**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-01-23_at_9.36.13_AM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12421234754715.png)
5. Select the data to be backed up by checking either **User data (recommended)** or **Customer scope**. If Customer scope is selected, **add the path** of files to be backed up. Click **Next**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-01-23_at_9.36.22_AM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12421240880411.png)
6. In the Destination tab, select **Veeam backup repository** to back up directly to Wasabi. Click **Next**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-01-23_at_9.36.35_AM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12421234874139.png)
7. Enter the **IP address** or **FQDN** of the server running Veeam Backup and Replication. Click **Next**.

![Screen_Shot_2023-01-23_at_9.36.52_AM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12421240962203.png)
8. Select the **Wasabi backup repository** that was created in [Section 3](/v1/docs/how-to-use-veeam-v12-agents-to-backup-direct-to-wasabi#creating-a-wasabi-object-storage-repository) to back up Wasabi directly.

![Screen_Shot_2023-01-23_at_9.37.05_AM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12421240989723.png)
9. Optionally, set a schedule to run the backup job on a regular basis by checking **Daily at**, entering the backup start time, and selecting the backup frequency in days.

![Screen_Shot_2023-01-23_at_9.38.26_AM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12421235048219.png)
10. Review the Summary and click **Finish** to create the backup job.

![Screen_Shot_2023-01-23_at_9.38.36_AM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12421241107483.png)

The backup job can be viewed under Jobs in the Home tab.

![Screen_Shot_2023-01-23_at_9.39.15_AM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12421241165083.png)

After creating a Backup Job for a Veeam Agent for Mac, you may need to synchronize them. Veeam Agent synchronizes with Veeam Backup & Replication every six hours. To run the backup job immediately, run the command below on the Veeam Agent.

```powershell
veeamconfig mode syncnow
```

## Manually Running the Backup Job

Backups can be scheduled or run manually. To run manual backups for Veeam agents, follow the steps below.

### Running a Backup job for a Windows Computer

To initiate a manual backup from the Windows computer, use the command line below, where the unique job ID is generated by Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows.

```plaintext
"C:\Program Files\Veeam\Endpoint Backup\Veeam.EndPoint.Manager.exe" /backup ""
```

### Running a Backup job for a Mac Computer

Backups on a Mac OSX computer can only be manually started from the Veeam agent and deployed on the Mac computer.

1. Click the **Veeam Agent icon** on the Mac computer’s menu bar. Click **Start Backup Job** to start the backup.

![Screen_Shot_2023-01-27_at_5.26.56_PM.png](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/12421796809883.png)
2. Alternatively, backup jobs can be started using the command line. Use the command below on the terminal application of a Mac to start a backup job.

```powershell
veeamconfig job start --name
```

Or:

```powershell
veeamconfig job start --id
```

Where:

— Name of the backup job that you want to start.

— ID of the backup job that you want to start.

Use the following command to get details of the configured backup jobs on the Mac.

```powershell
veeamconfig job list
```

Use the following command to list the currently running backup sessions and their states.

```powershell
veeamconfig job list
```