By default the CrashPlan client requires that you enter your Internet password in order to access it, but you can disable that setting. What about computers with multiple users?įor computers with multiple users one person will have to take responsibility for the CrashPlan backup. You will need CrashPlan installed on each computer you want backed up. Please see the question regarding computers with multiple users for more information about the security of your data. By default you must enter your internet password to access the client. CrashPlan data is password protected and encrypted it uses your Internet ID and password for security. Can other people access my backup? Is it secure? Yes! CrashPlan works both on and off campus. Does CrashPlan take a full backup of all my data every time?ĬrashPlan will initially take a full back up of every file specifically selected in 'Manage Files', but each subsequent backup only includes files that were added or changed. How often does CrashPlan take a backup?ĬrashPlan backs up any changed or new files every 30 minutes, but only if the computer is connected to the internet. If you need assistance restoring data from CrashPlan contact Technology Help. Please see our CrashPlan File Recovery guide. If you need any assistance with installing CrashPlan contact Technology Help. Please see CrashPlan: Installing the Software. Frequently Asked Questions How do I install the Software? Code42 CrashPlan is a data backup service used by Faculty and Staff of many Colleges and Units here at the UofM.

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