Table of Contents
Backup
Use the options on the Backup tab to view and modify backup settings, including backup destinations, files to back up, backup sources and status.
If you are using the free version of CrashPlan or have not enabled backup sets, the Backup tab looks like this.
| Item | Description | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| a | Backup Destinations | The computers and people who have agreed to let you back up to their computers. They may or may not be active. The green icon next to a destination means that you are connected to this destination. A gray icon means your are not connected to this destination. Click a backup destination to display its settings. | |
| b | CrashPlan Central | Displays details about backing up to CrashPlan Central. | |
| c | Sign up | After your 30-day free CrashPlan subscription expires, this link displays Store page on CrashPlan website where you can sign up for a CrashPlan+ subscription that will allow you to continue backing up to CrashPlan Central and to use other CrashPlan+ features, such as backup sets. Learn what happens if you decide not to purchase a CrashPlan+ subscription If you haven't yet started backing up to CrashPlan Central, you see this Start Backup button. | |
| d | Friends computer | Friends computer to which you are backing up. Click to display details about this destination. First Use: If you haven't yet specified any backup destinations, the Backup Destinations area displays the Invite Friend link for inviting new friends to CrashPlan. | |
| e | Resume / Start backup / Pause backup | Click to pause a backup in progress. Click to resume a backup you have paused or to start a backup earlier than is scheduled. | |
| f | Backup Destination Status | Progress bar shows current backup activity for each of the destination you are currently backing up to. Info (i) icon displays details about number of files to be backed up and number which have been backed up.  | |
| g | Files to Back Up | Specifies the file/folders to be included in your backup. You can select as many files or folders as you want. | |
| h | Folder / Files | Folder being backed up. | |
| i | Files / Backup Size | Number of files you are backing up. | |
| j | Change... | Display file tree where you can change (add or delete) files for backup. | |
| k | Scan | CrashPlan reviews your selected files/folders looking for changes since the last backup. Anything that is new, changed or different is flagged and included in the next scheduled backup. | |
| l | Backup Sources | Computers that are backing up to you. | |
| m | Sources shortcut menu | Display other sources options, including: | |
| Invite a friend | Display Destination > Friends page where you can learn more inviting a friend to use CrashPlan. | ||
| Share your backup code | Backup code that you can provide to people already using CrashPlan so that they can back up to you. | ||
| Attach an archive… | Select backup archive folder to which you can backup. | ||
| Disable inbound backup | Prevent your CrashPlan friends from backing up to you. Disabling inbound backup removes the Backup Sources section of the page. To accept inbound backups you need to enable inbound backups. | ||
| x | x | Hide this message. | |
Change... (File Selection)
| Item | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| a |  | Indicates some items in this location, but not all, are selected for back up. |
| b |  | Indicates that no items in this location are selected for back up. |
| c |  | Indicates that all items in this location are selected for back up. |
| d | Show hidden files | Indicates whether or not hidden files are displayed in the Change File Selection window. |
| Checked - Hidden files appear in the window. | ||
| Unchecked - Hidden files do not appear in the window. | ||
| e | Cancel | Ignore changes in this window. |
| f | Save | Save changes. |
Destinations > Cloud
Click a destination (in the Backup Destinations area of the Backup tab) to display details about this backup destination.
| Item | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| a | Cloud storage | List of cloud storage locations you're backing up to. |
| b | Backup set name | List of backup sets backing up to the selected cloud destination. |
| c | ||
| d | Information | Click to display additional backup stats. |
| e | Space quota | Amount of space allocated for your backup archive at this cloud destination. Automatic means that there are no space restrictions. |
| f | Space used | Amount of space your backup archive consumes at the cloud destination. It is normal for this number to be different than the size of your selected files. |
| g | Internet address | The public IP address of the destination cloud storage. |
| h | Connection status | How long this computer has been connected to the cloud storage. If the computer is not currently connected, the Retry button appears. |
| i | Compact | Reclaims space in the back up archive by immediately applying file selection or retention policy changes (such as how many versions to keep and how long to keep deleted files). Click the Compact button when you want to reclaim space sooner than specified with the “Maintain archives…” setting. |
| j | Remove Backup Destination | Discontinue using the selected cloud storage as a backup destination. WARNING: After you click this button and click Save, the backup archives on this destination will be removed. |
| i | Undo Changes | Click to set the features back to previous settings (same effect as cancel). |
| j | Save | Click to apply changes. |
Specific Backup Destinations – Friend Backup Destination (First Use)
| Item | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| a | Friends list | List of friends you have invited. When the friend accepts the invitation, the friend's name appears in the list. A green dot next to a friend's name mean the friend is running CrashPlan and connected to the Internet. |
| b | Invite link | Opens your CrashPlan account online (on the CrashPlan website) where you can invite contacts to be your CrashPlan friends. |
| c | Start Backup | Begins backing up to the selected friend. This becomes enabled only after you select a friend from the Friends list. |
| d | Backup Code | Backup code for this computer. Supply this code to your friends who are already CrashPlan users, so they can begin backing up to you right away. No need to send to them another invitation message to download and install CrashPlan. They just enter this code on their own Destinations > Friends page. |
| e | Friend's backup code | Enter the backup code for a friend's computer so you can start backing up to your friend. |
| f | Start backup | Begins backing up to the friend whose backup code you've entered. |
| g | Undo Changes | Click to set the features back to previous settings (same effect as cancel). |
| h | Save | Click to apply changes. |
Destination > Friends (Friend Details)
After a friend accepts your invitation and is connected, click the friend's name to view this destination's backup details.
| Item | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| a | Friends list | List of friends you have invited. When the friend offers a computer, the friend's name appears in the list. A green dot next to a friend's name means the friend is running CrashPlan and is connected to the Internet. |
| b | Friend name | Name of the friend. |
| c | Name | Name of the backup destination. You can change the name of the destination to something that is easier for you to recognize. |
| d | Friend link | Display Friends page to view backup details for this destination. |
| e | Last backup | Time since last backup to this destination. |
| f | Space quota | Amount of space allocated for your backup archive on this friend's computer. Automatic means that there are no space restrictions. |
| g | Space used | Amount of space your archive has used on this friend's computer. |
| h | Compact | Reclaims space in the back up archive by immediately applying file selection or retention policy changes (such as how many versions to keep and how long to keep deleted files). Click the Compact button when you want to reclaim space sooner than specified with the “Maintain archives…” setting. |
| i | Internet address | Internal and external addresses of the destination computer. |
| j | Connection status | How long this computer has been connected. |
| k | Remove Backup Destination | Discontinue using this friend's computer as a backup destination. WARNING: After you click this button and click Save, the backup archives on this destination will be removed. |
| l | Undo Changes | Click to set the features back to previous settings (same effect as cancel). |
| m | Save | Click to apply changes. |
Specific Backup Destinations – Same Account Backup Destination
| Item | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| a | Computers list | List of computers running CrashPlan under this account. You can back up to these computers. |
| b | Selected computer | Click a computer to view destination details. |
| c | Name | Name of the backup destination. You can change the name of the destination to something that is easier for you to recognize. |
| d | Deactivate Computer | Completely removes this computer from your account. Backup data is deleted. |
| e | Last backup | Time since last backup to this destination. |
| f | Space quota | Amount of space allocated for your backup archive on this computer. Automatic means that there are no space restrictions. |
| g | Space used | Amount of space your archive has used on this computer. |
| h | Compact | Reclaims space in the back up archive by immediately applying file selection or retention policy changes (such as how many versions to keep and how long to keep deleted files). Click the Compact button when you want to reclaim space sooner than specified with the “Maintain archives…” setting. |
| i | Internet address | Internal and external addresses of the destination computer. |
| j | Connection status | How long this computer has been connected. If the attempt failed, the Retry button appears. |
| k | Remove Backup Destination | Discontinue using this friend's computer as a backup destination. WARNING: After you click this button and click Save, the backup archives on this destination will be removed. |
| l | Undo Changes | Click to set the features back to previous settings (same effect as cancel). |
| m | Save | Click to apply changes. |
Backup (with backup sets enabled)
| Item | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| a | Backup Destinations | The computers and people who have agreed to let you back up to their computers. They may or may not be active. The green icon next to a destination means that you are connected to this destination. A gray icon means your are not connected to this destination. Click a backup destination to display its settings. |
| b | CrashPlan Central | Displays details about backing up to CrashPlan Central. |
| c | Sign up | After your 30-day free CrashPlan subscription expires, this link displays Store page on CrashPlan website where you can sign up for a CrashPlan+ subscription that will allow you to continue backing up to CrashPlan Central and to use other CrashPlan+ features, such as backup sets. Learn what happens if you decide not to purchase a CrashPlan+ subscription If you haven't yet started backing up to CrashPlan Central, you see this Start Backup button. |
| d | Friends computer | Friends computer to which you are backing up. Click to display details about this destination. First Use: If you haven't yet specified any backup destinations, the Backup Destinations area displays the Invite Friend link for inviting new friends to CrashPlan. |
| e | Resume / Start backup / Pause backup | Click to pause a backup in progress. Click to resume a backup you have paused or to start a backup earlier than is scheduled. |
| f | Backup Destination Status | Progress bar shows current backup activity for each of the destination you are currently backing up to. Info (i) icon displays details about number of files to be backed up and number which have been backed up. |
| g | Files to Back Up | Specifies the file/folders to be included in your backup. You can select as many files or folders as you want. |
| h | Folder / Files | Folder being backed up. |
| i | Files / Backup Size | Number of files you are backing up. |
| j | Change... | Display file tree where you can change (add or delete) files for backup. |
| k | Scan | Scan your selected files/folders and flags changed data for next backup. |
| l | Backup Sources | Computers that are backing up to you. |
| Invite a friend | Display Destination > Friends page where you can learn more inviting a friend to use CrashPlan. | |
| Share your backup code | Backup code that you can provide to people already using CrashPlan so that they can back up to you. | |
| Attach an archive… | Select backup archive folder to which you can backup. | |
| Disable inbound backup | Prevent your CrashPlan friends from backing up to you. Disabling inbound backup removes the Backup Sources section of the page. To accept inbound backups you need to enable inbound backups. | |
| x | x | Hide this message. |
