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In today's digital world, all our important data - such as documents, photos, videos, office files, projects, banking information, passwords - is all stored in mobile or computer. But what if suddenly your mobile gets damaged, laptop gets formatted or hard drive crashes? If you have not backed up your data, your valuable information may be lost forever.
To avoid this danger, automatic data backup is necessary . That is, a system that automatically backs up your data, and you do not have to worry.
In this blog, we’ll go into detail about what automatic data backup is, how to set it up, which tools are the best, and what things to keep in mind.
What is data backup?
Data backup means making a copy of your original data, which is kept in a safe place so that if the original data gets deleted, you can use that copy.
What is automatic data backup?
Automatic backup eliminates the need for you to manually backup every day. Once you set up a system or app, it automatically backs up your chosen data on a regular basis – daily, weekly or on a regular basis.
Why is automatic backup necessary?
Data will be safe even if the device fails
Data can be recovered in case of virus or malware attack
Format or reset will not erase data
Office or business data will always be saved
Saves time – no manual backups needed
Which locations are used for automatic backup?
Cloud Storage – like Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, iCloud
External Hard Drive or SSD – which is connected to the computer and the time schedule is set
Network Attached Storage (NAS) - Used in large offices or companies
Backup Software – such as AOMEI, EaseUS, Macrium Reflect, etc
How to Set Up Automatic Backups – Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Identify your need
Do you want to backup photos, videos, documents, Office files or the entire system? Decide this first.
Step 2: Choose backup location
Where will your data be saved?
In the cloud (like Google Drive)
in external drive
to a network drive
Step 3: Choose the right tool or method
Below are some popular ways you can set up automatic backups.
1. Automatic backup via Google Drive
Download a tool called Google Drive for Desktop (formerly Backup & Sync)
Install it on your computer
Select the folders you want to back up (Documents, Photos, etc.)
These folders will be synced in Google Drive and will be automatically backed up as soon as you connect to the internet
You can also schedule how often it syncs
Advantage: Data remains safe in the cloud and can be accessed from mobile or other devices.
2. Use the Windows Backup Tool (File History)
Go to Control Panel > System and Security > File History
Connect an external drive (USB or HDD)
Click on “Turn On”
You can also set the frequency of backups
This tool saves a new copy every time you change something
3. Use OneDrive (Comes inbuilt with Windows)
Login to OneDrive
Link folders like Documents, Pictures, Desktop to OneDrive
Whenever there is any change in the file, it will be automatically saved on the cloud
4. How to do automatic backup in mobile
In Android phones:
Go to Settings > Google > Backup
Turn on “Back up to Google Drive”
Contacts, Apps, Settings, and even WhatsApp data can be saved in it
Turn on Google Photos so photos and videos are automatically backed up to Google Photos
On iPhone:
Go to Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > iCloud Backup
Turn on “Back Up This iPhone”
Your data will be automatically backed up to iCloud while charging on every Wi-Fi connection
5. Use Backup Software (for PC and Laptop)
EaseUS Todo Backup Free
Install on computer
Select a folder or disk
Set backup time (daily, weekly, monthly)
Automatic backup will start
AOMEI Backupper
In this, you can take backup of full system
Scheduled backup option is available
Features like image backup, cloning, and encryption are available
Things to keep in mind while backing up data:
Always use a trusted tool or service for backup
Keep a password protected backup so that no one else can access it
Keep backups in two different places – one in the cloud and one on an external drive
Check the backup from time to time to make sure it is being saved correctly or not
Be careful not to run out of space in your cloud storage
What are the benefits of automatic backup?
The risk of data loss is minimal
You can easily recover data even after format or reset
Every day's work in office or business gets saved
Family photos, videos and memories stay safe
Saves time as nothing needs to be done manually
Conclusion
Data has become the most valuable thing in today's world. We keep photos, projects, banking information, documents - everything in digital form. Therefore, it is important to backup all these things on time and automatically.
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