nextcloud / nextcloud/backup

SFTP mount gives "OCA\Backup\Exceptions\ExternalFolderNotFoundException"

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Description

In ExternalFolderService.php line 352:

[OCA\Backup\Exceptions\ExternalFolderNotFoundException]

I have an SFTP mount configured, any command will give that error.

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Research direction

Start in ExternalFolderService.php at line 352 and reproduce the failure with the reported SFTP mount, using a command that triggers the exception. Trace why the configured external folder is treated as missing and confirm the behavior with the mount configuration before determining what a successful command should do.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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