Before files are uploaded to the backup destination, they are first compressed and encrypted with an algorithm, mode and key of your choice.
Encryption settings are defined when a backup set is created. Even if the login password is changed after the encryption is done, the encryption key remains unchanged and cannot be modified. The only alternative is to create a new backup set using the new encryption key and back up your data from scratch.
Once you have enabled the encryption recovery option in Profile > Encryption Recovery. The encryption key file will be uploaded to the Backup Server. In case you forgot the encryption key, you can still contact us to recover it. The recovered encryption key will be sent to you by email directly. Make sure you have filled in your contact details under the Profile > Contacts section so that the encryption key can be sent to you.
For CloudBacko Pro and Lite users, it is very important to export current configuration settings using our tools in Utilities > Export/Import Settings, the file settings.sys will be exported. Please keep the settings.sys in a safe places.
If your current backup computer is crashed and the settings.sys file is lost, you will not be able to restore the current settings including the encryption key, and the data that you backup is irretrievable.
For CloudBacko Free users, your hashed encryption key will be kept on our server. You don't have to worry on exporting your configuration.
Field | Description |
Encryption Type |
There are 2 encryption types, namely Default and Custom
There are 3 encryption types, namely Default, User password and Custom
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Algorithm | There are 3 backup algorithms:
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Method | There are 2 backup methods:
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Key length | There are 2 key length options
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Encryption key | If Custom Encryption Type is used, consider the following to create a strong encryption key:
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Re-type encryption key | Enter the same encryption key again to ensure the encryption was typed correctly. |