

What is the difference between CrashPlan and my UDrive or Department Share Drive? Texas State faculty and staff have an unlimited amount of backup space through Texas State's CrashPlan service. How much backup space do I get with my Texas State CrashPlan PROe account? When using CrashPlan, how do I know if there is a newer version of the backup file available?Īn update option displays when a new version(s) of a downloaded file becomes available.ĭoes CrashPlan come automatically on my computer?ĬrashPlan is not automatically installed on Texas State faculty and staff computers. After you install the software, open it, and log in with your NetID and password, the backups will begin. You can, however, manually restore backup files from one computer to another computer (or external hard drive). It cannot automatically back up your files to another computer or external hard drive. Automatic email notifications for missed backupsĬan CrashPlan automatically back up my files to more than one location (e.g., another computer or external hard drive)?ĬrashPlan at Texas State can only be set up to automatically back up files to the secure Texas State CrashPlan designated location.Clear and easy software to manage backups and restores.Data encryption before it leaves your computer.Backup protection from on or off campus.Back up up to four computers associated with your NetID.

CrashPlan stores encrypted file backups to a secure remote storage location for disaster recovery. It allows Texas State faculty and staff to take control of their own backups and access their files anytime using CrashPlan software. CrashPlan is an easy to use, efficient, and secure backup service.
