Two Factor Verification
Backblaze Accounts & Two Factor Verification
Backblaze supports two...
Settings Overview (Win)
Backblaze Settings Overview (Win)
To open the Backblaze Control Panel, y...
Settings Overview (Mac)
Backblaze Settings Overview (Mac)
There are a few ways to open Backblaze...
Issues and Reports (Win)
The last 3 tabs in the Backblaze settings contain several useful reports...
Apple-specified Exclusions
Apple sets a hidden flag on some files indicating that those files shoul...
Installing the Backup Client on macOS 10.14 and Later
In macOS 10.14 and newer, Apple has made significant changes to their Se...
How to Install Backblaze on (Win)
Log in to your Backblaze account at https://secure.backblaze.com/user_s...
Adding Backblaze to Bitdefender's Allowances
It is not uncommon for security programs such as Bitdefender to mistaken...
Adding Backblaze to Windows Defender Allowances
It is not uncommon for security programs such as Windows Defender to mis...
Can I have multiple regions under one account?
Is Multi-Region Possible?
It is possible to have multiple regions under ...
How can I set up my account in the EU region?
When signing up for Backblaze, beneath the sign-up button is the region ...
How to configure Bitdefender's Firewall for Backblaze
Depending on its configuration, Bitdefender's firewall may block Backbla...
How to configure Avast's Firewall for Backblaze
Depending on its configuration, Avast's firewall may block Backblaze fro...
Advanced Topic: Setting Custom Exclusions via XML
This article applies to Backblaze client versions listed and thos...
How to Install Backblaze (Mac)
1. Log in to your Backblaze account at https://secure.backblaze.com/user...
How to optimize your settings for faster uploads
By changing a few settings on Backblaze and your computer, you can help ...
Temporary Storage
Backblaze does not support the inclusion of removable media in Backblaze...
Can I deselect my boot drive?
Your boot drive C: (Windows) or Macintosh HD (Mac) must be selected for ...
Installing and Using an Unused License
If you have purchased a license for your account for a new installation ...
I have a lot of external hard drives, what should I know?
To ensure that all drives correctly update you must make sure to keep yo...
Security Settings (Win)
Backblaze Security Settings (Win)
By default, Backblaze encrypts all dat...
Exclusions Settings (Win)
Backblaze Exclusions Settings (Win)
The Backblaze "Exclusions" settings ...
Schedule Settings (Win)
Backblaze Schedule Settings (Win)
The third Backblaze settings tab is re...
Performance Settings (Win)
Backblaze Performance Settings (Win)
The Backblaze "Performance" setting...
General Settings (Win)
Backblaze Settings (General) (Win)
The Backblaze settings are broken u...
Using Backblaze and Migration Assistant
If you would like use Migration Assistant to move your files to a new c...
Inherit Backup State
What is an Inherit Backup State?
Please note: an Inherit Backup State wi...
The Backblaze Installer Remembers Past Account Information (Win)
When Backblaze is uninstalled and reinstalled, it remembers the past acc...
The Backblaze Installer Remembers Past Account Information (Mac)
When Backblaze is uninstalled and reinstalled, it remembers the past acc...
Uninstalling Backblaze (Mac & Win)
For Windows 7 and 8: From the Start menu, select Control Panel > Program...