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P4NICBUTT0N

Is there a way to offload media to a self-hosted backup server?

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Is there some way to use the "Optimize Signal storage" setting (to offload media) with a self-hosted backup server?

I've been saving local backups and using Syncthing to back them up to my server, but those backups are only good for restoring my entire message history in case I e.g. lose my phone.

Posted Sep 13, 2026, 6:13 AM UTC

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