Save Files from Computer Backup to Cloud Storage
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    Save Files from Computer Backup to Cloud Storage

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    Article Summary

    You can send files from Backblaze Computer Backup to Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage.

    Your files are stored securely in your private Backblaze B2 account as a decrypted ZIP Snapshot until you delete the Snapshot from Backblaze B2.

    The maximum Snapshot size is 10 TB. Additionally, if you already enabled Backblaze B2, any caps or limits that you set also apply.

    Note
    To create a restore from your Backblaze backup, click here.

    Save Files from Computer Backup to Cloud Storage

    Before you begin: You must enable Backblaze B2.

    1. Sign in to the Backblaze web console.
    2. In the left navigation menu under Computer Backup, click View/Restore Files.
    3. Select Save Files to B2.
    4. Scroll down, and select the files, folders, or directories that you want to save.
    5. Click Continue with Restore.
    6. Enter a name for your Snapshot.
      An estimate for how much that data will cost to store in Backblaze B2 is displayed.
    7. Click Save to B2 Snapshot.

    To view, download, or delete your Snapshots, click here.


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