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Choose a folder for a second backup copy

Keep a separate copy of new local backups.

Reviewed 9 October 2026

WHERE TO GO

Administration → Backups & sync → Choose backup folder

Step by step

  1. Connect or make available the drive or folder you intend to use.

  2. Choose Choose backup folder and select the destination.

  3. Create a new backup.

  4. Check the last successful second-copy status.

  5. Open the destination through your file manager and confirm the backup file is present.

What to check

  • A new local backup also has a verified second copy.

Things to know

  • If the destination drive is disconnected or unavailable, fix it and create another backup.
  • Choosing a folder alone is not proof that a copy was written.

Still stuck?

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