Mac Settings and System Preferences
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    Article Summary

    There are a few options to find Backblaze settings and preferences depending on your version of macOS.

    All Versions of macOS

    You can open Backblaze settings and preferences through the menu bar icon or the Applications folder.

    The menu icon is typically located in the upper-right corner of your screen.

    You can also find the Backblaze file in the Applications directory. 

    macOS Versions 10.12-10.15

    To access your System Preferences pane, click  from the upper-left corner of your screen and select System Preferences. You can also access this option from the Applications section of Finder.

    Preferences Panel

    The following options are displayed on the Preferences Panel.

    • Backup Now resumes or initiates a backup, depending on your backup schedule settings. 
    • Restore Options displays basic information about restoring files from your Backblaze backup. 
    • Selected for Backup reports the total number and size of all of the files that are currently included in your Backblaze backup. 
    • Backup Schedule indicates the current schedule setting of your Backblaze client. 
    • Remaining Files shows the total number and size of the files that are currently in the queue waiting to upload. 
    • Settings opens the settings for the Backblaze client.

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