For version 2.4 or above

1. Open Active Backup for Microsoft 365

2. Go to Task List → Create

3. Select Create a backup task

4. Set endpoint type to Microsoft 365

5. Enter a strong certificate password

6. Sign in as a Microsoft 365 Global Admin and accept the permissions

7. Download and store the certificate securely

8. Complete the wizard setup
   ? App credentials can be found under:
   Task List → Edit → App Credentials

For version 2.2 & 2.3 (Manual Registration)

Requirements

• Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016+

• PowerShell (admin mode)

PowerShell Setup

1. Run PowerShell as Administrator

2. Change execution policy:

   powershell
   Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope Process
   

Download & Run Script

1. Download: AppGenerator.ps1 (from Synology)

2. Navigate to script folder:

   powershell
   cd C:\Users\yourname\Downloads
   

3. Run script:

   powershell
   .\AppGenerator.ps1
   

4. Respond with R to run

   • Accept NuGet install if prompted (Y)

5. When prompted:

   • Enter a strong certificate password

   • Sign in as Global Admin

6. After completion:

   • Copy & save:

     • Tenant ID

     • Application ID

     • Certificate file path

     • Certificate password

Authorize the Application (Azure Portal)

1. Open the URL shown in PowerShell

2. Review API permissions and confirm the following are enabled:

Microsoft Graph – Application Permissions

• Calendars.ReadWrite

• Channel.Create

• Channel.ReadBasic.All

• ChannelMember.ReadWrite.All

• ChannelMessage.Read.All

• ChannelSettings.ReadWrite.All

• Contacts.ReadWrite

• Directory.ReadWrite.All

• Files.ReadWrite.All

• Group.ReadWrite.All

• Mail.ReadWrite

• Sites.FullControl.All

• Team.Create

• Team.ReadBasic.All

• TeamMember.ReadWrite.All

• TeamSettings.ReadWrite.All

• TeamsTab.Create

• TeamsTab.ReadWrite.All

• User.ReadWrite.All

Exchange Online:

• full_access_as_app

SharePoint:

• Sites.FullControl.All

Click: Grant admin consent for [Your Org] → Yes

Create a Backup Task in AB4M365

1. Launch Active Backup for Microsoft 365

2. Go to Task List → Create

3. Select Create a new backup task

4. Enter the following details:

5. Complete wizard to configure backup