A versioned backup preserves recoverable revisions; ordinary sync often mirrors deletions or unwanted edits.
Steps for Windows
- Identify any folders currently synchronized through a cloud service.
- Create a separate Duplicacy backup destination for that content.
- Run a backup before intentionally changing a test file.
- Restore its previous revision after the sync has propagated the change.
How to verify the result
An earlier version is recoverable independently from the sync folder.
Backup and sync serve different purposes and should not be treated as interchangeable.
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 backup vs sync: what protects?
- A versioned backup preserves recoverable revisions; ordinary sync often mirrors deletions or unwanted edits.
- How can I confirm this worked?
- An earlier version is recoverable independently from the sync folder.
- What should I avoid?
- Backup and sync serve different purposes and should not be treated as interchangeable.
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.