Add Network Drive

To backup files and/or folders located on network drive which is not listed under "Folders" in the Advanced Backup Source.

Key:

Field Description
Network Address This is the IP Address or UNC path of the network drive where the files and/or folders are located e.g. \\192.10.10.1\sharedfolder or \\central_server\sharedfolder
This share requires access credentials Select if the network drive requires login credentials to be able to connect to it. (login account should have read/write access permission)
User name User name of the network drive
Password User password of the network drive

To setup the network drive:

  1. Type in the network address.
  2. Option: Check the 'This share requires access credentials' check box if the network drive is password protected.
  3. Enter the user name of the network drive.
  4. Enter the password of the network drive.
  5. Click the [OK] button to continue.

  6. Once the network drive is connected it will be listed under "Folders" in the Advanced Backup Source, all files and/or folders located on network drive are automatically selected for backup.
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Please note that 'This share requires access credentials' check box will only be enabled once a network address is detected.