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4.2 Computer selection

If this is the first time that you are logging on to the online storage, you will be prompted to register

your computer on the online storage.

To register a computer on the online storage:

 Type a name for the computer (for example, My home PC) in the appropriate field and then

select an icon for the computer. You can type any name, not necessarily the computer's network

name.

 If you prefer storing your data on the online storage in encrypted form, click the Use encryption

for enhanced protection link and then type an encryption key in the appropriate field.

 Click the Register button.

 After the computer connects to the Online Backup Server, set up an online backup task for this

computer. For more information see Setting up online backup for a new computer (p. 12).

What is an encryption key

To protect your data on the online storage from unauthorized access, you can use encryption. In this

case your files will be encrypted before transmission over the Internet and your data will be stored

on the online storage in encrypted form. To encrypt and decrypt your data, the program needs the

encryption key, that you should specify when you register your computer. An encryption key is a

unique alphanumeric code, like a password. You can specify any set of characters you like. Note that

the key is case-sensitive.

While attempting to access the encrypted data, the program asks you to enter the encryption key.

Remember the encryption key. The key is known only to you. Acronis do not know the key and do not have the

means for retrieving the forgotten key.

If the desired computer is already registered:

 Select the registered computer icon.