How to Exclude Files from a Backup


Introduction

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.




How to Exclude Files from a Backup

StepWhat to DoHow It Looks
1

Open the Code42 application.

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

2

Log in with your Biola email address and your NetID password.

Note: You may be automatically logged in.


3Click the Manage Files... button in the right-hand pane.

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.