How to back up Google Drive with Carbonite

Before you get started backing up your Google Drive with Carbonite, it's important to understand that cloud storage and cloud backup aren't the same thing. Many consumers — and even some businesses — use cloud storage solutions such as Google Drive because they’re free (depending on how much storage you need).

 

But users often learn the hard way that cloud storage does not offer the same protection from accidental deletions and costly disruptions as cloud backup solutions such as Carbonite^TM.

 

Another important distinction is that storage solutions do not back up all of a user's files, or their desktop. It backs up only the files shared through the service. 

Windows installation

Once you've set up your Carbonite account, sign into it from the computer you want to back up. Then follow these step-by-step instructions for Windows PC setup. 

 

Mac installation

Once you've set up your Carbonite account, sign into it from the computer you want to back up. Then follow these step-by-step instructions for Mac setup.

 

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Go to Google's support site for complete, continually updated information for getting started with Google Drive, including:

 

• Downloading, installing and opening Google Drive for desktop
• Opening files on your desktop
• Setting up file sync
• Getting help

Before following the steps below, note that Carbonite will automatically back up Google Drive files that are synced on your computer. These files are backed up by default if you selected the Automatic setup option when you initially installed the Carbonite application.

 

Here's how to back up Google Drive with Carbonite manually:

 

• Locate the Google Drive folder. If there's not a shortcut to the synced folder on your computer desktop, here are the default locations for Google Drive files:
  
        Windows PC:
        C:\Users\[User_Name]\Google Drive
  
        Mac:
        Macintosh HD/Users/[User Name]/Google Drive
  
  
• Right-click on the Google Drive folder on your computer to display its options menu
• Select the “Carbonite” option, then select "Back this up"
• Carbonite will now see all of the Google Drive data and start backing it up.

 

Having trouble with these backup steps? Go to our detailed support page:
Backing Up Google Drive Files