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NinjaOne Backup: Error 305: Unable to access local storage

Issue

Pre-flight checks for a protected endpoint's backup job fail with the error message, "UNABLE_TO_ACCESS_LOCAL_STORAGE 305."

Environment

NinjaOne Backup

Cause

This generic error occurs when NinjaOne cannot access the local storage, but the cause is unknown.

Resolution

Ensure that the drive on the Network Attached Storage (NAS) device isn't failing and that the appropriate permissions exist to access all target folders. NinjaOne Backup requires both read and write privileges to the specified locations. The System account on the machine performing the backup must also have access privileges to the desired storage location.

Additional Resources

For additional troubleshooting guidance, refer to NinjaOne Backup: Troubleshooting Error Codes.

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