Back Up a New Computer

To start backing up a new computer under your existing Backblaze account, sign in to your Backblaze account and install the Backblaze client for your specific operating system.

After the installation is complete, Backblaze automatically begins a new initial backup. 

Each new installation of the Backblaze client creates a unique Backblaze ID and backup. This prevents a new installation of the client from mistakenly overwriting an existing backup.

If an unused license is available under the account, it is automatically applied to the new installation.

If no license is available, the new installation runs as a trial. To license the new backup, either remove the old backup and use the Transfer a License option or use the Inherit Backup State option to allow the new installation to inherit the original backup and license.