Code42's Crashplan file backup software is available to all faculty and staff. The data protection service monitors your computer's files and backs them up securely to the cloud.
The important benefits of the software:
ITS recommends using Code42 backup alongside other cloud file services, such as Microsoft OneDrive and Google Drive.
The guide below outlines common steps to manage your computer's backup. Please contact your Desktop Support Specialist for questions and assistance.
Navigate to https://console.us1.crashplan.com and enter your Wesleyan email address.
*For the desktop client application, the address is clients.us1.crashplan.com
If your account is entitled for a Code42 license (most faculty and staff), you will be immediately redirected to Wesleyan's Single Sign-On (SSO) page.
If the webpage does not redirect to SSO, you may not have an account. Please submit a support ticket to request one.
Once logged in, you will see your computers listed and their backup status.
At a glance, your devices listed will show "Last Backup Activity", indicating the most recent activity. Your computer monitors file changes and periodically backs up the new versions. Click the device name to view detailed information.
You receive an email notification when a device has not backed up for 10 days.
By default, only your user account folder is included for backup. This includes folders such as your Desktop and Documents. It does not include special folders created in other areas of your hard drive or on secondary drives.
To add or remove files/folders using the Code42 app:
An alert email is automatically sent to you if your device has not been backed up in the 7 days. After 10 days, a second alert email is also sent.
If you'd like to set recurring email notifications, do the following: