Customizing Backup Connections in Polarbackup

Introduction

By default, Polarbackup utilizes any available Internet connection during data upload. However, you can customize it to use specific connections only.

How to Customize the Backup Connection

Method 1: Using the Polarbackup Desktop Application

1. Open the Polarbackup desktop application.
2. Click on Settings.
3. Select the Connection option from the left side menu.
4. Select the type of connection you prefer Polarbackup to use when uploading the data. There will be three options there, and you can select more than one of them:
   • Wired connection (LAN).
   • Wireless connection (WiFi): You can also create a WiFi Safelist, to specify which WiFi connection Polarbackup can use in case you have multiple WiFi connections.
   • Mobile connection (PPP, 3G, 4G, etc.).
5. Enable the Backup over metered connection option if desired.
   
   A metered connection is an Internet connection where data usage is tracked and limited by the service provider. This typically involves a data cap, where exceeding the allocated data limit results in additional charges or reduced connection speeds. Metered connections are commonly associated with mobile data plans and some broadband services. Enabling the backup over metered connection allows Polarbackup to perform data uploads even when connected to a network with data usage restrictions, but it’s important to monitor data consumption to avoid unexpected charges.
6. Click the Save icon.

Method 2: From the Polarbackup Web Console

1. Sign in to your Polarbackup web console as an admin user.
2. Refer to the Policies page.
3. Create a new policy, or select to edit an existing one.
4. Under the Settings tab, and from the General Settings section, select the type of connection you prefer Polarbackup to use when uploading the data, from under the Only allow Polarbackup to upload on option. There will be three options there, and you can select more than one of them:
   • Wired connection (LAN).
   • Wireless connection (WiFi): You can also create a WiFi Safelist, to specify which WiFi connection Polarbackup can use in case you have multiple WiFi connections.
   • 3G connection (PPP).
5. Click the Save button to save changes.