Backup Guide
Create backups that remain private, resilient, and entirely under your control.
How Backup Works
When you create a backup, YourKeep performs every sensitive operation locally on your device.
Your original files are encrypted before any backup fragments are written to storage.
Where Can I Store My Backups?
You decide where your encrypted backup fragments are stored.
☁️ Cloud Storage
- Google Drive
- Dropbox
- OneDrive
- iCloud Drive
💽 Local Storage
- Internal drives
- External SSD/HDD
- USB flash drives
🖥 Network Storage
- NAS
- Shared folders
- Home servers
Recommended Backup Strategy
Avoid storing every backup fragment in a single location. Distributing fragments across independent storage providers improves resilience.
Example
- Fragment A → Google Drive
- Fragment B → Dropbox
- Fragment C → USB Drive
What Gets Protected?
- Documents
- Photos
- Videos
- Archives
- Project files
- Any file you choose
Your original files remain unchanged throughout the backup process.
Best Practices
Use Multiple Locations
Avoid relying on a single storage provider.
Keep Locations Independent
Separate providers reduce the risk of simultaneous failure.
Protect Your Recovery Password
Store it separately from your backup fragments.
Test Recovery Regularly
A backup is only valuable if it can be restored.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does YourKeep upload my original files?
No. Files are encrypted locally before backup fragments are created.
Can I use only one cloud provider?
Yes, although multiple independent locations are recommended.
Can I mix cloud storage and USB drives?
Yes.
Can I move backup fragments later?
Yes. As long as the required fragments remain available, recovery is unaffected.