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.
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.
Field | Description |
Encryption Type |
There are 2 encryption types, namely Default and Custom
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Algorithm | There are 3 backup algorithms:
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Method | There are 2 backup methods:
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Key length | There are 2 key length options
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Encryption key | If Custom Encryption Type is used, consider the following to create a strong encryption key:
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Re-type encryption key | Enter the same encryption key again to ensure the encryption was typed correctly. |