CrashPlan is one of the easiest backup services to use. Getting started is as simple as downloading the desktop client and logging in to your user account. Once you’re in the app, you can pause or manage your backup and restore your files. Your main options are available from the homepage.
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What is CrashPlan and how does it work?
You’re likely familiar with online backup services like Mozy and Carbonite. You install an application on your computer, buy an account with the cloud-based backup provider, and then it uploads your files for safe keeping. CrashPlan is like Mozy/Carbonite on steroids.
What's new in the CrashPlan for Small Business app?
We updated our CrashPlan ® for Small Business desktop app to the Version 6 Code42 app in early 2018 for all users, improving our interface to make backup and recovery easier and more intuitive for our customers.
How can I backup my data without a CrashPlan account?
If you simply use the CrashPlan software without a CrashPlan account you can backup your data to a secondary drive on your computer, another computer on your home network, and to your friend’s/brother’s/mom’s computer all for free—don’t worry the data is encrypted via the Blowfish algorithm. Want to add cloud-based storage into that?
Does CrashPlan for small business support two-factor authentication?
CrashPlan for Small Business, yes. Two-factor authentication increases the security of your CrashPlan for Small Business environment by requiring users to provide additional verification before accessing the Code42 console or CrashPlan for Small Business mobile app.
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How do I access CrashPlan files?
To view your backup you'll need to open the CrashPlan client. You can do this by clicking on the icon in your system tray (Windows), or in the status bar (Mac). Select "Show CrashPlan." When the application opens click on the Restore tab on the left.
What is CrashPlan used for?
CrashPlan® provides peace of mind through secure, scalable, and straightforward endpoint data backup. We help organizations recover from any worst-case scenario, whether it is a disaster, simple human error, a stolen laptop, ransomware or an as-of-yet undiscovered calamity.
What operating systems can you use CrashPlan?
Which CrashPlan product is right for me?EndpointsCrashPlan for Small BusinessCrashPlan for EnterpriseSupported Operating SystemsWindows, Mac, LinuxWindows, Mac, LinuxNumber of Users1 – 99100+
Is CrashPlan still available?
Overview. CrashPlan On-Premises is retired and reached end-of-life on February 28, 2022. This article explains what the retirement means to customers who are currently using it. Code42 continues to offer a cloud-based version of CrashPlan.
How safe is CrashPlan?
CrashPlan encrypts files with 256-bit AES encryption — a strong encryption standard for online backup services — and it uses SSL/TLS encryption while the data is in transit. However, this encryption isn't zero-knowledge encryption. CrashPlan comes with encryption, but it isn't zero-knowledge.
Is CrashPlan free?
Our Free Trial gives you complete access to the full CrashPlan experience. It's yours to test drive, free for 1 month. In minutes, you'll see how easy it is to get up and running with data loss protection. Get started in minutes.
Where is CrashPlan data stored?
CrashPlan backs up files from your computers and stores them in destinations in Code42 cloud data centers.
Does CrashPlan backup cloud storage?
It's not just about the convenience of having your files automatically protected and available to restore at any time with our cloud-based backup services. Many of our customers have even saved their business with CrashPlan.
Can CrashPlan backup network drives?
You can now try to execute scheduled task and then go to CrashPlan. Then, you can configure your backup by following standard process in CrashPlan application. Now, networks drives are visible and you can backup them.
Who bought CrashPlan?
Mill PointNew York based Mill Point, a private equity firm that focuses on lower-middle market companies, announced the purchase of CrashPlan from Minneapolis-based Code42 on Wednesday.
What is CrashPlan backup?
CrashPlan runs continually in the background of a device, providing constant backup of new files. Any time a new file is created or an existing file is changed, the product adds the file to a "to do" list. These files are then backed up during the next scheduled backup period.
What is CrashPlan backup engine?
Overview. CrashPlan, (sometimes referred to as Code 42) is computer backup software that backs up personal files. UC Davis is providing a managed version of Crashplan, with unlimited backup storage in the cloud, for use by faculty, staff, and researchers to backup their systems.
What is CrashPlan backup engine?
Overview. CrashPlan, (sometimes referred to as Code 42) is computer backup software that backs up personal files. UC Davis is providing a managed version of Crashplan, with unlimited backup storage in the cloud, for use by faculty, staff, and researchers to backup their systems.
How do I stop CrashPlan on Mac?
Go to Applications > Utilities > Terminal and enter the commands below to stop or start the Code42 service:Stop: Version 8.2 and later: sudo launchctl unload /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.code42.service.plist. ... Start: Version 8.2 and later: sudo launchctl load /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.code42.service.plist.
How do I remove CrashPlan from my Mac?
MacOpen the Finder.Press Command-Shift-G.A dialog box appears: Go to the folder.Paste this text into the dialog box: /Library/Application Support/CrashPlan/Uninstall.app.Click Go.Double-click Uninstall.Follow the prompts to complete the uninstall process.After the uninstall process, restart the machine.
Can CrashPlan backup network drives?
You can now try to execute scheduled task and then go to CrashPlan. Then, you can configure your backup by following standard process in CrashPlan application. Now, networks drives are visible and you can backup them.
CrashPlan: The Basics
What is CrashPlan? You’re likely familiar with online backup services like Mozy and Carbonite. You install an application on your computer, buy an account with the cloud-based backup provider, and then it uploads your files for safe keeping. CrashPlan is like Mozy/Carbonite on steroids.
Advanced Configuration and Backup Sets
CrashPlan is astoundingly simple to set up, as we saw in the above tutorial steps (in a mere handful of mouse clicks you can set up a remote backup). There are a few things you’re going to want to tweak, however, to take full advantage of the application.
All the data protection you need in one seamless cloud backup solution
Our cloud backup allows you to keep your deleted files for up to 90 days.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Online Backup Pricing
Customers located in Australia or New Zealand will be charged A$16.49 per device each month, which includes GST (without GST, A$14.99 /device/month). Customers everywhere else will see charges of US$9.99/device/month plus applicable taxes and fees.
Overview
Two-factor authentication increases the security of your CrashPlan for Small Business environment by requiring users to provide additional verification before accessing the Code42 console or CrashPlan for Small Business mobile app.
Requirements
Two-factor authentication uses the Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP) algorithm and a 160-bit secret key for each user. We test and recommend the applications listed below, but any TOTP application should work.
Considerations
Two-factor authentication affects access to the Code42 console and CrashPlan for Small Business mobile app. It does not affect access to the Code42 app on user computers.
Set up two-factor authentication
Watch the short video below to learn how to set up two-factor authentication.
Reset two-factor authentication for lost, stolen, or new devices
If you've been using two-factor authentication, then need to reset it because a device is lost, was stolen, or you have a new device, follow the instructions below.
Two-factor authentication FAQ
Two-factor authentication cannot be disabled for any reason. If you need to reset your two-factor authentication, see Reset two-factor authentication for lost, stolen, or new devices.
