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Installation & Setup

Information on how to install Backblaze.

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