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How to back up data files from MEGA using Backup4all

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Dec 10, 2025
Backup4all 9.x
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Backup4all cannot access directly the files on MEGA, so you need to install AirLiveDrive application (free version). This application will map your MEGA account as a local drive, which will be used in Backup4all.
Follow these steps to map MEGA as a local drive.
  1. Download the setup file for AirLiveDrive from the following link.
    https://www.airlivedrive.com/downloads/AirLiveDrive-Installer.exe
  2. Run the setup file to install AirLiveDrive.
  3. Open AirLiveDrive and press "Add Cloud Disk" button.
  4. Select "Mega" from the list of available clouds.
  5. Enter your login details for MEGA and press OK.
  6. The cloud will be added, press Connect to map it as a local drive.
Follow these steps to back up files and folders from MEGA:
  1. Open Backup4all and select File -> New (Ctrl+N).
  2. On the Where do you want to save the backup? page, select the backup destination you want to use. In this article we will use a Removable USB drive. Press Next
  3. On the What do you want to backup page, add the backup sources from MEGA, by using the local mapped drive. Press Next
  4. On the Filter the backup sources page, you can set include/exclude filters for backup sources. Then press Next.
  5. On the How do you want to backup page, you can choose the backup type and the encryption.
  6. On the When do you want to backup page, you can set the backup job to automatically run on the specified time and days. Press Next.
  7. On the Personalize your backup job page, enter a name for the backup in the Backup name field. Then press Save -> Save and run