Create Backup Set

Set the encryption option

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.

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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 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 backed up will be 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.

Key:

Field Description
Encryption Type
There are 2 encryption types, namely Default and Custom
  • Select "Default", %edition_name% will base on the followings to assign the encryption key and encryption settings.
    - Encryption Key: A randomly generated key of 44 alpha numeric characters
    - Encryption Key length: 256 bits
    - Encryption Algorithm: AES
    - Encryption Method: CBC
Algorithm There are 3 backup algorithms:
  • Twofish: Twofish algorithm
  • DESede: Triple DES algorithm
  • AES: Advanced Encryption Standard algorithm
Method There are 2 backup methods:
  • ECB: Electronic Cook Book mode
  • CBC: Cipher Block Chaining mode
Key length There are 2 key length options
  • 128-bit
  • 256-bit
Encryption key If Custom Encryption Type is used, consider the following to create a strong encryption key:
  • Length: Make sure the encryption key is at least eight or more characters.
  • Complexity: Include lowercase, uppercase letters and numbers.
Avoid creating encryption key that uses:
  • Dictionary words.
  • Words spelled backwards, common misspellings and abbreviations.
  • Sequence or repeated characters.
  • Personal information, your name, your birthday, or similar information. Include lowercase, uppercase letters and numbers.
Re-type encryption key Enter the same encryption key again to ensure the encryption was typed correctly.


To set up encryption for this backup set, follow the steps below:

  1. Slide the switch to the right hand side to enable encryption settings.
  2. Select "Default" or "Custom" from the Encryption type drop-down box.
  3. Option:
  4. If you choose "Default", click the [Next] button to continue.
    If you choose "Custom":
  5. Click the [Next] button to continue. You will then see a pop-up window where you can copy the encryption key to another location of your choice.