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Installing Online Backup on a PC for the first time

This guide will help you install the Online Backup application the first time you start using it.

If you have already used Online Backup and are going to install it on a new or reinstalled computer, use the wizard HERE

Guide for Online Backup for Mac available HERE

Install Storegate Online Backup

  • Start by downloading Online Backup here: https://se-support.storegate.com/en/downloads/
  • Start the downloaded installation file. The installation will then start
  • Press next
  • If you are asked to allow the program to make changes, press approve/yes
  • Press Start
  • Enter your login details and press "Login".
  • Type the name you want to give your backup and press next. In the example we call it "My Computer"
  • Select the files/folders you want to back up. In the example we have selected "Documents" which means that all subfolders will also be selected.
  • Press "Start Backup". The computer will now work for a while depending on how many files are to be uploaded to the backup.
  • After a while, the program will say Upload complete! This means that all files are uploaded and everything is working properly. The program will now automatically upload files that change under the folders you previously selected.
Updated on 5 July, 2023

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