Easily Back Up and Restore Your Pod with Cloud Sync + Backblaze B2

Runpod provides persistent volume storage for pods, but to help users avoid idle storage charges or transfer work to a new pod, it offers Cloud Sync integrations with cloud storage services like AWS S3, Google Cloud Buckets, and Azure Blob Storage. This blog post guides users through creating a cloud backup using Backblaze B2, a cost-effective and user-friendly option. Users are instructed to create a bucket in Backblaze B2, generate an account key for authentication, and configure the Cloud Sync feature in Runpod by inputting their account key details and bucket name. The process involves selecting the Backblaze B2 integration, specifying folder paths for syncing, and using the Copy button to initiate transfers. Users can debug transfers if necessary and can easily copy files between their pods and Backblaze B2, allowing for a seamless workflow of starting a new pod, syncing data, working on their tasks, and backing up data to B2 before terminating the pod. This method offers a cheaper alternative to persistent volume storage, especially for smaller datasets.