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Getting Started: Connecting to an existing NovaBACKUP Cloud Storage account (multiple activation license keys)

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Thank You for your interest in NovaBACKUP Cloud Storage.

A good place to start for Cloud Backups is Getting Started: How to Backup to NovaBACKUP Cloud Storage

NovaBACKUP can now include cloud storage space with new license key purchases. 

Multiple activation license keys are available for NovaBACKUP PC, allowing one license key to be used on 3 or 5 machines.

If you are interested in NovaStor-hosted cloud storage, NovaBACKUP Online Sales (ols@novabackup.com +1.805.435.0067) handles email promotions, subscription changes, account changes and change of address, online purchasing, and returns. Additionally you can send an email to NovaBACKUPCloud@novastor.com.

This article is designed to walk you through how to connect to your Cloud Storage from within the NovaBACKUP software. If you have not yet created a Cloud Storage bucket associated with your license key, please see Getting Started: Connecting to Your NovaBACKUP Cloud Storage for the First Time.

Download and Install NovaBACKUP, then open it.

Select "Cloud Backup" on the Home tab.

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Login to your existing Cloud Storage account by selecting [Login]

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Enter your User name and password

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The next screen will show your Cloud Storage account(s) associated with your Username

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The next screen will show the details of your License Key, Select [Connect] to associate this machine to your account

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Confirm your License Key is correct

    • If you do not have a License Key with Cloud Storage included:

      • You will be prompted to upgrade your License Key and only charged for the remaining period, keeping your existing expiration date

      • If you need additional assistance, please Contact NovaStor Online Sales (ols@novabackup.com +1.805.435.0067)

    • If you need to change your license key on this machine, close the open dialog and select Help->Registration to change it

     

    You will see this screen when the Cloud Device has been added to your configuration

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    If you started by clicking "Cloud Backup" on the Home tab, you will be taken to the Backup tab with the Cloud Storage device selected for you already.

    Create, Save & Schedule your backup job like any other File Backup job in NovaBACKUP

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    • Make sure to choose "Cloud Storage" as the [Backup to...] destination

    • Most Users store their data in the following locations, making them a good place to start: 

      • Desktop

      • Documents

      • Pictures

    • You should include any Critical Data in your Selection.

    • Always use the "FULL" backup mode when sending data to your Cloud Storage, only the information that has changed will be uploaded

    • Instructions on how to create and schedule a backup job can be found in these KB articles:

    NOTES

    • The following types of backups should be performed to Local Storage devices, such as External HDD or a local Network Share

      • Image Backups

      • Virtual Dashboard Backups

    Thank you again for your purchase of NovaBACKUP with cloud storage. 

     

     

    NOTE: NovaBACKUP Hosted Cloud Storage is located in Phoenix, Arizona in the United States of America.  You are responsible for any and all compliance and/or regulations associated your type of business/industry or your geographical location.

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