Choose Start Here or New Backup
On Home, choose Start Here when no backups exist. After the first routine, use New Backup to create another independent plan.
Give the backup a clear name
Use a name you will recognize later, such as Family Photos, Tax Records, or Work Documents.
Choose what to protect
Add one or more folders and individual files. Review the list before continuing; everything selected is included unless you later exclude content.
Choose Backup to
Select a folder on a supported secondary internal or external drive. Keep the backup separate from the original files whenever possible.
Choose a schedule and review
Run manually or choose days and a time. Review the source, destination, schedule, Mass-Change Guard, and Time Vault choices before creating the routine.