A recoverable backup requires storage access, encryption credentials and a verified restore procedure.
Steps for Windows
- Keep a secure offline inventory of storages and Backup IDs.
- Record license requirements and encryption recovery details separately.
- Test a fresh-machine restore with a small representative sample.
- Update the checklist after storage or account changes.
How to verify the result
A second computer can retrieve a selected historical file.
Do not store every recovery secret only on the computer being protected.
Why this matters
The practical goal is a recoverable Duplicacy revision, not just a successful-looking progress indicator. Keep your source, backup destination, Backup ID and necessary credentials documented. If this workflow changes your retention or storage configuration, verify a restore before applying it to important data.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I disaster recovery checklist?
- A recoverable backup requires storage access, encryption credentials and a verified restore procedure.
- How can I confirm this worked?
- A second computer can retrieve a selected historical file.
- What should I avoid?
- Do not store every recovery secret only on the computer being protected.
Primary documentation: Duplicacy Web Edition User Guide · Developer download · Last source review: November 2, 2026. This is an independent editorial checklist, not a claim of hands-on testing.
Set up your Windows backup
Choose the right edition, verify the installer, then test a restore.