How does Backup work in DataVault 7?

Use the following guide to create a backup of a Secure Folder, select the backup location and/or specify the number of backups you want to keep.  Each of your Secure Folders is backed up individually.

Make a Backup

1. Open DataVault 7 and log-in
2. On the Secure Folder overview screen, press the cog icon of the Secure Folder you want to backup
3. Enter your folder's password  to access the Secure Folder settings, then navigate to "Backup" item;
4. Click “Backup now”;
5. Wait until the Backup is finished;

Select a Backup Location

1. Open DataVault 7 and log-in
2. On the main screen, under the DataVault Menu, click on Settings;
3. On the open dropdown menu, choose  "Advanced"
4. You will see the default location for the backup folders in the ENCDataVault70 folder; here you can change the location to a different location on your computer's local drive;
5. Note: Secure Folders cannot be backed up to your Cloud folder; a secure folder located in your Cloud documents folder will be backed up to the location you choose on your local drive;

Select the number of Backups

1. Open DataVault 7 and log-in
2. On the main Secure Folders overview screen, press the cog icon of the Secure Folder you want to backup
3. Enter your Folder's password to access the Secure Folder settings, then navigate to "Advanced"
4. Make sure a checkmark is placed by "Enable automatic backup retention"
5. Select the number of backups you want to keep;