Knowledge base
Rotating backup scheme using external drives
In this article we will show you how to set Backup4all to backup on two external drives using the backup destination rotation scheme, in case Windows assigns different drive letters for each external drive, even if they are not connected at the same time.
How to configure the email notifications
Send Email notifications is a very useful feature that enables Backup4all to send an email with information about the status of the performed backup job upon its completion.
How to configure and use Yahoo as SMTP server
This article explains how to configure the SMTP server settings for Yahoo in order to send notifications emails from Backup4all.
Script error when opening Backup4all
This article describes the situation when a script error appears in Backup4all and how to solve it.
How to back up data files from Google Drive using Backup4all
Google Drive is a cloud storage service, and like all cloud services, its primary function is to take some load off your hard drive. Cloud storage works by uploading your files to its own remote servers — or the “cloud” — freeing up space on your computer. This leaves more space on your devices for more important things, like installing large apps and games.
How to configure and use Office365 SMTP server
This article explains how to configure the SMTP server settings for Office365 in order to send notifications emails from Backup4all.
Google Drive cannot be used as backup source anymore
Starting with May 31, 2024, due to Google API changes, in Backup4all you will no longer be able to directly access Google Drive as backup source. You also won't be able to use GMail as SMTP server anymore.
Google hasn't verified this app error
Because of the Google Drive API changes in May 2024, the old versions of Backup4all (v.5 - v.8) will receive this error message when trying to select Google Drive as backup destination.
Backup MS SQL Server data
This article explains how to backup MS SQL Server data with Backup4all using a scheduled task. The database files are locked by the MS SQL Server. In order to backup these files and avoid data corruption, it is necessary to perform some actions.
How to install Google Drive application
Google Drive application is used to map the online Google Drive as a local drive which can be accessed easily from your computer.
How to backup your data to Backblaze
Backblaze is a data storage provider. It offers two products: B2 Cloud Storage - An object storage service similar to Amazon's S3. Computer Backup - An online backup tool that allows Windows and macOS users to back up their data to offsite data centers.
How to restore a backup to OneDrive
This article shows how to restore a backup to OneDrive.
You can restore the backup to OneDrive only if the original source location was OneDrive.
How to restore a backup to Google Cloud Storage
This article shows how to restore a backup to Google Cloud Storage.
You can restore the backup to Google Cloud Storage only if the original source location was Google Cloud Storage.
How to restore a backup to Dropbox
This article shows how to restore a backup to Dropbox.
You can restore the backup to Dropbox only if the original source location was Dropbox.
How to restore a backup to Azure
This article shows how to restore a backup to Azure.
You can restore the backup to Azure only if the original source location was Azure.
How to restore a backup to HiDrive
This article shows how to restore a backup to HiDrive.
You can restore the backup to HiDrive only if the original source location was HiDrive.
How to restore a backup to Amazon
This article shows how to restore a backup to Amazon.
You can restore the backup to Amazon only if the original source location was Amazon.
How to restore a backup to Box
This article shows how to restore a backup to Box. You can restore the backup to Box only if the original source location was Box.
How to restore your backup from Box
In order to restore a backup job from Box, you first need to load that backup job in Backup4all.
How to backup your data to Minio
Minio is a storage server software that uses Amazon S3 compatible API. The application is an open source project. Minio handles object storage mediums and works both on private servers and on comercial services like Azure, Docker, or Google Cloud Platform.
How to back up data files from Wasabi S3 Compatible
Wasabi is designed to be 100% bit compatible with Amazon Web Services (AWS) S3. This means any storage application that uses AWS S3 can also use Wasabi without any code changes to the storage application.
How to backup your data to Wasabi
The S3-compatible API connectivity option for Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage provides a S3-compliant interface for IT professionals to use with their S3-compatible storage applications, gateways, and other platforms.
How to restore a backup using 7-Zip
This article explains how to restore with 7-Zip a backup created with Backup4all.
How to restore to Hitachi
Hitachi provides best-in-class server and storage virtualization and cloud solutions to achieve better business agility, flexibility & scalability
How to restore a backup from Amazon S3
This is a step-by-step guide on how to restore a backup from Amazon S3 using Backup4all. Amazon S3 is a storage service that you can use to store and retrieve any amount of data from anywhere on the web. It's scalable, so it can grow as your needs grow. It's available, so you can always access your data. It's secure, so your data is safe. And it's fast, so you can get to your data quickly.