zerobyte/examples/directory-bind-mount

Bind-mount a local directory

This example shows how to back up a host directory by bind-mounting it into the Zerobyte container.

It uses the simplified setup (no remote mounts).

Prerequisites

• Docker + Docker Compose

Setup

1. Copy the env file:

cp .env.example .env

2. Edit .env and set HOST_DATA_DIR to the directory you want to back up.

3. Start the stack:

docker compose up -d

Use in Zerobyte

• Create a new volume of type Directory
• Select the mounted path shown in the compose file: /mydata

Access

• UI/API: http://<host>:4096