Backup, Sync

1. What does backup and sync mean?
2. How does backup and sync from Google work?
3. How do I use backup and sync?
4. Where is backup and sync on my computer?
5. What's the difference between backing up and syncing?
6. What is the difference between backup and sync and Google Drive?
7. Does Google Drive Backup files?
8. Is Google backup and sync going away?
9. Can anyone see my Google Drive files?
10. How do I backup my photos?

What does backup and sync mean?

Backup and Sync is Google Drive's app for Windows and Mac computers that lets you access Google Drives files on your computer and also creates a backup of your selected local files to Google Drive.

How does backup and sync from Google work?

How Does Google Backup and Sync Work? Google Backup and Sync is a great tool for users who want to sync their data. Once you have backed up your selected folders, all the files are automatically copied to the computer by default. With this app, every computer the user adds gets a dedicated entry.

How do I use backup and sync?

Set up the Backup and Sync computer app

1. On your computer, download and install Backup and Sync.
2. Sign in to the Google Account that you use for Google Photos.
3. Select to back up only photos or videos, or all files.
4. Select any folders you want to back up.
5. Under “Photo & video upload size,” select your upload size.

Where is backup and sync on my computer?

The folders you selected for Backup and Sync will show up in a new Computers folder on Google Drive. You'll see any computers on which you have Backup and Sync running listed in this folder. Click on a computer and then you'll see your hierarchy of folders that you choose to back up.

What's the difference between backing up and syncing?

Backing up means to manually or automatically copy files from one location to another, usually from one physical drive to another, although it could also be to an online location. Syncing means to manually or automatically copy or delete files as needed to ensure that two locations have an identical set of files.

What is the difference between backup and sync and Google Drive?

Backup and Sync syncs and stores Drive content locally on your computer. Google Drive for desktop streams all files and folders from the cloud.

Does Google Drive Backup files?

You can also use Google Drive to backup Android, in case you're switching phones and want to keep all your data. However, this Google Drive backup guide will be focusing on creating backups and restoring Google Drive files for your computer.

Is Google backup and sync going away?

To address this, we're planning to unify these sync clients later in 2021, bringing the most used features from both Drive File Stream and Backup and Sync to all of our users. At a high-level, Backup and Sync is going away in favor of a new “Google Drive for desktop” that's meant for consumers and business users alike.

Can anyone see my Google Drive files?

The files and folders in your Google Drive are private by default until you decide to share them. You can share your documents with specific people or you can make them public and anyone on the Internet can view the shared files.

How do I backup my photos?

Turn back up and sync on or off

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Photos app .
2. Sign in to your Google Account.
3. At the top right, tap your account profile photo or initial.
4. Select Photos settings. Back up & sync.
5. Tap "Back up & sync" on or off.