Initiate a backup on demand

Although Connected performs frequent backups for continuous data protection, there are times you might want to protect files ahead of schedule. Starting with Agent version 4.9.0, you can also initiate backups interactively. For example, if the next backup is in 10 minutes, but you want to shut down your computer before then, you can initiate a backup so that the Agent protects your files sooner.

TIP: The device's backup status indicates when the next backup will occur and lists the files that are currently pending backup.

The option to start a backup on demand is available only if the Agent is not currently backing up files. You can determine the Agent's current status by pointing to the Connected icon (green square with the white letters "CMX") in the notification area (Windows) or menu bar (macOS).

To initiate a backup