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FAQs

Backblaze Knowledge Base

Disabling The "Locate My Computer" Feature
Backblaze Maintenance Schedule
U.S. East Data Region FAQ
How to find your userPub.pem file on Windows
Why is my hard drive listed twice?
Why am I receiving a pop-up about a missing or duplicate .bzvol?
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Troubleshooting

Having issues? Check here first.

Unable to install - Installer must be run as Administrator
How to use Explainfile on Windows
How to use Explainfile on Mac
Why do I keep getting notifications to enable location services? (Windows)
Why are my drives not updating?
Take A Screenshot in Windows 10
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Installation & Setup

Information on how to install Backblaze.

Two Factor Verification
Settings Overview (Win)
Settings Overview (Mac)
Issues and Reports (Win)
Apple-specified Exclusions
Installing the Backup Client on macOS 10.14 and Later
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Subscription and Billing
Tax Collection and Fees for the Asia-Pacific Region
Tax Collection and Fees for Canada
How do I purchase a license for my trial installation?
How to Change your Billing Plan
Taxes and Fees
Reseller Exemption: Tax Collection and Fees in the US
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Backing Up

Backblaze will back up your computer without having you pick folders and file...

How to backup OneDrive on Mac
Why is my Vercrypt software preventing my drive from backing up?
Box Drive files cannot be backed up by Backblaze on Mac
Will Backblaze back up iCloud Drive on Mac?
Will Backblaze backup the iCloud drive on Windows?
Network Management - Wi-Fi Block List
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Restoring Data

Documents and data on how to restore data.

How to Create a Restore from Your Backblaze Backup
Apple Address Book Restore Guide
How to Check the Status of your Restore Drive
Downloading a Restore
How do I find the Unlock Code/Encryption Key for my Snapshot drive?
How to move files from your Restore to your Local Hard Drive.
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How It Works

Information on how the program works and guides.

Personal Backup Software Release Notes
Beginner's Guide to Personal/Online Backup
Is Backblaze able to seed backups?
Can I prevent backup from using wifi or other networks?
Does Backblaze Have a Support Service Level Agreement?
How does Backblaze handle large files?
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