How to move a backup to a new computer

If you are replacing a computer and would like to tranfer your backup to the new computer, the guide will explain the process.

What You’ll Need

Before we begin, you will need the following:

  • The Username of your backup account

  • The Password associated with the backup account

  • A copy of the eazyBackup software on your new computer

  • The bucket name you’ll use for backups

  1. You can find your account Username(s) on the 'My Services' page.

  1. If don't know the password associated with the backup account, you can reset the account password from the 'My Services' page.

  1. Download a copy of the eazyBackup software from the 'Download' menu in the client area. You can choose a platform version that matches the OS of new your replacement computer.

  1. Install the eazyBackup software on your new computer. Open the application and sign-in with your account Username and Password.

  1. You will be prompted to register the new computer. Give the computer a name press 'Register' to add the new computer to your account.

  1. Once the new computer has been registered, you can create a new Protected Item. Select the files you want included in the backup and configure your schedule.

For advanced users, rather than creating a new Protected Item, you can copy the Protected Item from your old computer to the new computer.

  1. If you no longer plan to perform backups from the old computer, you should to Revoke the device from your account to stop billing.

  • On the 'My Services' page, click on the account Username

  • Scroll down to the bottom of the menu to the 'Registered Devices' heading.

  • Click the 'Actions' button

  • Select 'Revoke Device'

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