User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 1.1 What is Acronis® True Image™?
- 1.2 New in this version
- 1.3 Backups created in Acronis True Image 2020 or later
- 1.4 System requirements and supported media
- 1.5 Installing Acronis True Image 2021
- 1.6 Activating Acronis True Image 2021
- 1.7 Trial version information
- 1.8 Upgrading Acronis True Image 2021
- 1.9 Technical Support
- 2 Getting started
- 3 Basic concepts
- 3.1 Basic concepts
- 3.2 The difference between file backups and disk/partition images
- 3.3 Full, incremental and differential backups
- 3.4 Deciding where to store your backups
- 3.5 Using Acronis Nonstop Backup
- 3.6 Backup file naming
- 3.7 Integration with Windows
- 3.8 Wizards
- 3.9 FAQ about backup, recovery and cloning
- 4 Backing up data
- 4.1 Backing up disks and partitions
- 4.2 Backing up files and folders
- 4.3 Backing up mobile devices
- 4.4 Backing up Office 365 data
- 4.5 Backup options
- 4.5.1 Scheduling
- 4.5.2 Backup schemes
- 4.5.3 Notifications for backup operation
- 4.5.4 Excluding items from backup
- 4.5.5 Image creation mode
- 4.5.6 Backup protection
- 4.5.7 Pre/Post commands for backup
- 4.5.8 Backup splitting
- 4.5.9 Backup validation option
- 4.5.10 Backup reserve copy
- 4.5.11 Removable media settings
- 4.5.12 Error handling
- 4.5.13 File-level security settings for backup
- 4.5.14 Computer shutdown
- 4.5.15 Online backup protection
- 4.5.16 Performance of backup operation
- 4.5.17 Selecting a data center for backup
- 4.5.18 Laptop power settings
- 4.5.19 Wi-Fi networks for backup to Acronis Cloud
- 4.6 Operations with backups
- 4.6.1 Backup operations menu
- 4.6.2 Backup activity and statistics
- 4.6.3 Sorting backups in the list
- 4.6.4 Replicating backups to Acronis Cloud
- 4.6.5 Validating backups
- 4.6.6 Backup to various places
- 4.6.7 Adding an existing backup to the list
- 4.6.8 Notarized backup
- 4.6.9 Cleaning up backups, backup versions, and replicas
- 4.6.10 Cleaning up space on Acronis Cloud
- 4.6.11 Removing data from Acronis Cloud
- 5 Recovering data
- 5.1 Recovering disks and partitions
- 5.2 Recovering files and folders
- 5.3 Searching backup content
- 5.4 Recovering Office 365 data
- 5.5 Recovery options
- 6 Archiving data
- 7 Sharing data
- 8 Protecting family data
- 9 Antivirus and antimalware protection
- 10 Vulnerability assessment
- 11 Synchronizing data
- 12 Disk cloning and migration
- 13 Tools
- 13.1 Acronis Media Builder
- 13.2 Making sure that your bootable media can be used when needed
- 13.3 Acronis Startup Recovery Manager
- 13.4 Try&Decide
- 13.5 Acronis Secure Zone
- 13.6 Adding a new hard disk
- 13.7 Security and Privacy Tools
- 13.8 Mounting an image
- 13.9 Unmounting an image
- 13.10 Working with .vhd(x) files
- 13.11 Importing and exporting backup settings
- 13.12 Acronis Universal Restore
- 14 Troubleshooting
- 15 Glossary of Terms
- Acronis Active Protection
- Acronis Drive
- Acronis Notary
- Acronis Secure Zone
- Acronis Startup Recovery Manager
- Archive
- Archiving operation
- Backup
- Backup operation
- Backup settings
- Backup version
- Backup version chain
- Bootable media
- Data synchronization
- Differential backup
- Differential backup version
- Disk backup (Image)
- Full backup
- Full backup version
- Image
- Incremental backup
- Incremental backup version
- Mobile backup
- Nonstop backup
- Nonstop protection
- Notarization
- Notarized backup
- Notarized file
- Online backup
- Recovery
- Suspicious process
- Sync
- Validation
- Version of synced file
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2.9 Getting started with Acronis Cloud
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Remote storage
On the one hand, Acronis Cloud is a secure remote storage which you can use to store:
Backups of your files and folders
Backups of your partitions and disks
Versions of your synchronized files and folders
Because files are stored on a remote storage, they are protected even if your computer is stolen or
your house burns down. In the case of a disaster or data corruption, you can recover your files and
even the entire contents of your computer.
With one account, you can save data from several computers and all your mobile devices running iOS
and Android operating systems.
To start using Acronis Cloud, you need a subscription to the service. Refer to Subscription
information (p. 28) for details.
Web application
On the other hand, Acronis Cloud is a web application that allows you to recover and manage the
data you store on Acronis Cloud. To work with the application, you can use any computer connected
to the Internet.
To access the application, go to https://www.acronis.com/my/online-backup/webrestore/, and then
log in to your Acronis account.
2.9.1 How we ensure security of your data
When you use Acronis Cloud as storage for your backups, archives, or synced data, you want to be
sure that your personal files won't get into the wrong hands. You may be especially concerned about
your mobile device, because all of your data will be transferred through the Internet.
Let us assure you that your data will be safe. First of all, we use encrypted protocols (SSL, TLS) to
transfer all data through both the Internet and LAN. To access the data, sign in to your account by
providing the email address and password for that account. Second, you can choose to use only
protected Wi-Fi networks for backing up of your data. In this case, your data will be completely safe
while it is transferred to Acronis Cloud. Select the secure Wi-Fi networks for backup (p. 72) in the
Settings.
2.9.2 Subscription information
The Acronis True Image 2021 features that use Acronis Cloud (such as online backup, cloud archiving,
and cloud synchronization) require a subscription to Acronis Cloud Storage. To subscribe, start
Acronis True Image 2021, go to the Account tab, and then choose if you want to start a trial
subscription or buy a full one.
Please note that Acronis Cloud is subject to our Fair Usage Policy. See more details at
https://kb.acronis.com/ati/fairusage https://kb.acronis.com/ati/fairusage.