DirectBackup

Which Plan Best Suits Your Needs?

We prefer to keep things simple, that’s why we’ve create three easy to use packages. Rest assured that irrespective of which package you choose, your always going to be secure, reliable and low-budget.

How often should I schedule cloud backups?

This varies from user to user, but once a week at minimum is generally considered good practice. Bandwidth-pending, daily or even hourly is acceptable. If you’re frequency creating and modifying files, you’ll want to run backups more often. Many backup providers these days default to “continuous” backup, which is constantly monitoring for newly created, modified, moved, and deleted files.

Can I back up my smartphone and other devices with a single backup plan?

It depends on the provider and which service plan you choose. As a general rule, “unlimited” storage services allow for only one device. Providers that cap cloud storage space typically allow you to back up as many computers, smartphones, and other devices as you can fit in what you’re allotted. Be sure to check the fine print when signing up for a plan.

How long does it take to back up a computer?

Depending on your internet speed and amount of data, an initial backup can take anywhere from an hour to a week. Some providers claim to back up computers faster than other using more advanced compression technology, but it ultimately comes down to your bandwidth and the size of your hard drive. After the initial backup, consecutive backups are much faster as they only upload new or modified files. Q.

How will online backup affect my internet speed?

Backing up a PC to the cloud will use up some upload bandwidth, especially during the initial backup. If this is a concern, look for providers that offer bandwidth throttling to control upload speeds. Incremental backup is another feature that only updates parts of files that have been modified to avoid re-uploading entire large files.