Performing Full Directory Scan with Polarbackup

Introduction

Regularly scanning and backing up your files is crucial for data security and efficient file management. With Polarbackup, you can automate this process, ensuring that new and modified files are consistently backed up. This guide will walk you through the steps to set up periodic scans for all selected directories regularly, and make sure no file is missed.

Method 1: Using the Polarbackup Desktop Software

1. Open the Polarbackup desktop application.
2. From Polarbackup’s dashboard, click on Settings.
3. From the left-side panel, click on Schedule.
4. If the Backup Every option is selected, you can set the frequency for how often you want to perform a full scan on all selections. However, if the On Schedule option is selected, Polarbackup will also do the full scan at the specified backup time.
5. Click on the Save button.

Method 2: Via the Polarbackup Web Console

1. Sign in to your Polarbackup web console as an admin user.
2. Refer to the Policies tab.
3. Create a new policy or select to edit an existing one.
4. Refer to the Settings tab, and scroll down to the Backup Schedule section.
5. If the Backup Every option is selected, you can set the frequency for how often you want to perform a full scan on all selections. However, if the On Schedule option is selected, Polarbackup will also do the full scan at the specified backup time.
6. Click the Save button to save changes.

By following these steps, you can ensure that your data is regularly scanned and backed up, minimizing the risk of data loss and ensuring that all your files are up-to-date.