What is automatic backup?

Automatic backup is the process of backing up your personal files, photos, videos, applications, settings and other data based on a specific event or at a set time — such as daily, weekly or monthly.

How does Acronis automatic backup differ from manual backup solutions?

Acronis automatic backup differs from other manual backups as those are triggered by manual interventions, so they do not require you to remember to back up your personal data every time. You can just set up a schedule and the system will take care of rest. This can also be helpful when you are not as tech savvy.

Can I customize the backup settings for specific files and folders?

Yes you can decide on and customize the backup settings to fit your needs.

How often does Acronis True Image perform automatic backups?

You can decide to perform automatic backups daily, weekly or monthly.

Is my data encrypted and secure during the automatic backup process?

Yes, the data is encrypted, and you can protect your backup with a password for additional security.

Are there any limitations on the amount of data that can be backed up automatically?

There are no limitations on the amount of data for Acronis True Image. What only need to be kept in mind is the possible limitation of the source, such as your external drive or the Acronis cloud.

What are the benefits of using automatic backup solution?

An automatic backup gives you peace of mind as the backups are done regularly and are automated. You can decide to set them daily, weekly or monthly backups, which means you can focus on other important things. It will also help to save time, enhance reliability, improve your security, and is really easy to set up.

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Keep your data up to date with a reliable automatic backup solution

Some people focus on time, others on actions. When it comes to protecting your personal data, Acronis True Image lets you choose the reason for backing up. Instead of scheduling a backup based on time or day, our event-based option lets you start backups automatically based on what you’re doing.

Making use of automatic backups by setting them daily, weekly or for a specific event (such as launching the system or connecting an external drive) helps you by freeing up your time, and it will make sure that you always have a secure copy of your data, meaning you will not lose your personal data.

Key features and benefits of our automatic backup software

Continuous and automatic backup of files and data

Automated backups enables reliable data and file backup that will protect you from data loss, so you won’t lose any of those precious memories.
Real-time protection against data loss

Once you have set up automated backups, this will make sure you’re protected against data loss as you make full or incremental backups — ensuring all your files and photos are safely stored.
User-friendly interface for seamless setup and management

It’s easy to use, and only requires a few clicks to set up your automatic backup solution. You can easily schedule your backups and decide which source you want to back up to.
Customizable backup schedules to fit individual requirements

Create a schedule to suit your own needs. You can create daily, weekly and monthly backup schedules to make sure you always have a secure backup in place.
Multidevice compatibility for comprehensive data protection

Works on Windows, macOS, Android and iOS to make sure you have protection in place to keep all your files, photos and systems protected.

Easy data protection

Event-triggered backups are the simplest way to schedule your data protection. What’s easier than plugging in an external hard drive to start backing up your system?

The brilliance of automatic backups

Save time, improve your security and keep your personal files, photos, applications and system safe. Keep peace of mind by setting up a reliable automatic backup service that is triggered when:

Launching the system

Regularly capture copies of clean data immediately after startup, before anything happens — like an accidental deletion, hardware failure or malware attack.
Attaching a USB drive

Anyone who prefers a USB external hard drive as their backup destination will love how easy backups become. Simply connect the drive and the backup begins.
Entering Power Nap

Mac users have the ability to back up their machine’s data when it enters Power Nap mode — allowing them to save both battery power and their data.
Shutting down

Most system failures occur when shutting down, but automatically triggering a backup when you shutdown ensures you capture all of your most current changes.
Easy to set up

Scheduling and setting up automatic backups to protect your personal files, photos and memories is easy. With only a few clicks, you can create your schedule to make sure you have safe copy of your precious data.

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Works On Multiple Platforms

Microsoft Windows

Windows 11 (all editions)
Windows 10 (all editions)
Windows 8+ (all editions)
Windows 7 SP1 (all editions)

Mobile operating systems

iOS 15 or later
Android 10 or later

Windows file systems

NTFS
Ext2/Ext3/Ext4
ReiserFS(3)
Linux SWAP
HFS+/HFSX
FAT16/32/exFAT

Apple macOS

macOS Sequoia 15
macOS Sonoma 14
macOS Ventura 13
macOS Monterey 12
macOS Big Sur 11

macOS file systems

APFS
HFS+
FAT32
NTFS (including Boot Camp)

Mobile backup

Keep your mobile contacts, calendars, photos and files safe. Our free Acronis mobile app safeguards your device, as well as all of your family’s smartphones and tablets with Acronis True Image (formerly Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office).

How to back up your mobile device via Wi-Fi to a PC or Mac

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is automatic backup?

Automatic backup is the process of backing up your personal files, photos, videos, applications, settings and other data based on a specific event or at a set time — such as daily, weekly or monthly.
How does Acronis automatic backup differ from manual backup solutions?

Acronis automatic backup differs from other manual backups as those are triggered by manual interventions, so they do not require you to remember to back up your personal data every time. You can just set up a schedule and the system will take care of rest. This can also be helpful when you are not as tech savvy.
Can I customize the backup settings for specific files and folders?

Yes you can decide on and customize the backup settings to fit your needs.
How often does Acronis True Image perform automatic backups?

You can decide to perform automatic backups daily, weekly or monthly.
Is my data encrypted and secure during the automatic backup process?

Yes, the data is encrypted, and you can protect your backup with a password for additional security.
Are there any limitations on the amount of data that can be backed up automatically?

There are no limitations on the amount of data for Acronis True Image. What only need to be kept in mind is the possible limitation of the source, such as your external drive or the Acronis cloud.
What are the benefits of using automatic backup solution?

An automatic backup gives you peace of mind as the backups are done regularly and are automated. You can decide to set them daily, weekly or monthly backups, which means you can focus on other important things. It will also help to save time, enhance reliability, improve your security, and is really easy to set up.

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