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This page explains the steps for excluding files so that they do not get backed up to the CrashPlan server. Typically, these will be personal files like music, pictures, documents, and movies.


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How to Exclude Files from a Backup

StepWhat to DoHow It Looks
1

Open CrashPlan.

  • Mac: Go to the Applications folder and double-click on the CrashPlan Code42 application.
  • Windows: Go to Start menu > Code 42 CrashPlan > Code42 CrashPlan.

2Log in with your NetID and password.


3Click the Manage Files... button in the right-hand pane, under “Files”.

4Deselect the files you want to exclude in the Manage Files selection window.


5

Click Save.

The selected files will be immediately removed from the server, and will not be backed up in the future.


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