About Frontdown

The ultimate solution for secure and effortless backup management.

What is Frontdown?

Frontdown is a cutting-edge backup management platform built for homelab enthusiasts and developers who need a reliable, secure, and automated environment for storing and restoring data. Designed with simplicity and security at its core, Frontdown eliminates the hassle of managing backups by offering a secure-by-design approach that keeps sensitive data out of reach—even from itself.

Why Choose Frontdown?

Backups are more than just a safety net—they are critical to ensuring data recovery in an uncertain digital world. Frontdown stands out by offering:

  • Uncompromised Security: Sensitive data, including passwords and encryption keys, are stored securely in a Keepass database and derived only from the user’s login credentials. This means no part of the system has unnecessary access to your sensitive data.
  • Effortless Deployment: Deploy backup agents across environments with ease, manage multiple providers, and restore data seamlessly.
  • Flexibility and Control: Whether it’s a local environment or a cloud-based infrastructure, Frontdown supports various providers while ensuring you remain in control of your data.

Secure By Design: How Frontdown Protects Your Data

Frontdown ensures that no sensitive data—like encryption keys, server passwords, or provider credentials—is ever exposed. Here’s how it works:

  1. User-Centric Authentication: The system requires the user to be logged in to interact with their hosts. All critical actions depend on user authentication.
  2. Keepass Integration: Sensitive data is stored securely in a Keepass database. Passwords are derived from the user’s login credentials, ensuring no external access is possible.
  3. Decentralized Sensitive Information: The database stores only the path to where sensitive data is kept but does not store the actual data itself.
  4. Dynamic Repository Passwords: When deploying a new agent, the system dynamically generates repository passwords by accessing the user’s Keepass.

Below is a graphical representation of this secure design using Mermaid:

graph TD
    User[User] -->|Logs In| Keepass[Keepass Database]
    Keepass -->|Provides Keys and Passwords| FrontdownCore[Frontdown Core]
    FrontdownCore -->|Deploys Agent| BackupAgent[Backup Agent]
    BackupAgent -->|Initiates Backup| Providers[Storage Providers]
    Providers -->|Stores Data| SecureStorage[Encrypted Backup Storage]

    Database[Frontdown Database] -->|Stores Path Info| FrontdownCore
    Database -.->|No Access to Data| Providers
    Keepass -.->|Keeps Sensitive Data| SecureStorage

Key Features

Designed for Security

  • Sensitive credentials are never stored in plain text or accessible outside your secure Keepass vault.
  • Backup passwords are automatically created and stored for each new agent, ensuring your data’s integrity.

Effortless Usability

  • Simple interface for both developers and homelab users.
  • Configure, deploy, and restore backups in just a few clicks.

Cross-Provider Support

  • Compatible with a wide range of providers, including AWS, Azure, SFTP, and local storage solutions.

Quickstart Guide

  1. Install Frontdown:

    curl -sSL https://setup.frontdown.me | bash

  2. Access the Control Panel:
    Visit http://your-server-ip:8080 and log in with default credentials: root / changeme.

  3. Connect Your Keepass:
    Upload your Keepass file and enter your master password.

  4. Deploy Your First Agent:
    Use the interface to deploy a backup agent, configure your storage provider, and start backing up!

FAQ

How does Frontdown keep my data secure?

Frontdown is designed so that no sensitive data is stored unencrypted or without user control. Your Keepass file acts as the single source of truth for credentials and encryption keys, ensuring only you have access to your information.

Can I use Frontdown for a hybrid environment?

Absolutely! Frontdown supports local, cloud, and hybrid setups, letting you tailor your backup strategy to your specific needs.