Migrate Data

Backblaze Computer Backup is designed to retain snapshots of your computer on servers, and not for rapid data transfer between devices. You can use Backblaze to migrate data, but it may not be the best solution if you need to move data quickly, or if you want to move system files or application data. In many cases, you can better accomplish this using third-party services and operating system utilities. If you decide to manually transfer data locally, having your data backed up with Backblaze first gives you an extra off-site copy of your data in case of failure during migration.

Migrate Data with Backblaze

1. Complete a backup of your computer with the Backblaze client.
2. Verify that all of your files are backed up.
3. Create a restore of your data with Backblaze Computer Backup.
4. Transfer your files to your new computer.
5. Install Backblaze on your new computer.
6. Inherit the Backup State from your old computer, or begin a new backup with the Backblaze client.

Locally Migrate Data

You can migrate your data locally with Backblaze as an incidental backup.

1. Complete a backup of your computer with the Backblaze client.
2. Verify that all of your files are backed up.
3. Migrate data from the old computer to the new computer using the method of your choice.
   If the migration fails and data is lost, you can retrieve your files from your online backup by creating a restore of your data.
4. Uninstall Backblaze from the old computer.
5. Install Backblaze on the new computer.
6. Inherit the Backup State from your old computer, or begin a new backup with the Backblaze client.