How to Change the Files Included in your CrashPlan Backup

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Last updated: Nov 29, 2023 by Jessica Christine Warren
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If you are using Code42 for backups, here are the steps to change which files are included in your backup.

Step-by-step guide

  1. Log into the CrashPlan App using your UGA email address as the username, and https://console.us2.crashplan.com/login/#/ as the server address. Then, use your MyID and password and DUO to complete login.

    • Windows: Find the app in the Windows Menu or in the system tray at the bottom of your screen (you may need to click the ^ symbol to see the icon).
    • Mac: Find the app in your Applications folder or the menu bar at the top of your screen. It may be called "CrashPlan."
  2. Click the "Manage Files..." button which is located on the right side of the screen a few inches down from the top.
  3. Click the box beside the folder or file to either place a check-mark (includes in backup) or remove the check-mark (excludes from backup). Then click the "Save" button.
                       
    • If you have removed a file or folder from your backup selection, you will need to confirm that you know this will remove that file or folder from your backup.  Do this by making sure the check next to "I understand" is marked in the window and then clicking the red delete button at the bottom right.
  4. CrashPlan will now only backup the files and folders you have selected.


For more information, see Code42's documentation: Change the file selection