A backup is not recoverable if all decryption keys are lost with the original PC.
Steps for Windows
- Identify the Web Edition master password and each encrypted storage password.
- Save them in a trusted password manager or secure offline vault.
- Write down which storage and Backup IDs use each credential.
- Perform a restore test without depending on a memory-only secret.
How to verify the result
A second authorized device can recover one encrypted test file.
Do not paste passwords into public chat messages or screenshots.
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 store recovery passwords securely?
- A backup is not recoverable if all decryption keys are lost with the original PC.
- How can I confirm this worked?
- A second authorized device can recover one encrypted test file.
- What should I avoid?
- Do not paste passwords into public chat messages or screenshots.
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.