Backup Plan Builder

Answer a few practical questions and receive a plan you can save. The tool does not inspect your files or verify that a real backup exists.

01 — YOUR SETUP

What are you protecting?

Primary device

Important types of data (choose all that apply)

Photos & videos Documents Creative / work projects App data & settings

How often does important data change?

02 — CURRENT COPIES

Where can you recover them?

Select only copies you know contain recoverable files—not just devices showing the same synchronized folder.

Storage you currently rely on

Cloud account / sync External backup drive Disconnected / off-site copy Tested version history

Last successful restore test

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How to read your result

The plan prioritizes independent recoverable copies, a suitable backup cadence and the ability to restore a file. A synchronized cloud folder may be useful, but its deletion and version rules should be verified. A disconnected drive reduces some shared risks; an unreadable encrypted drive is still not a successful backup.

If your documents change daily, a monthly copy can leave a substantial loss window. If your main concern is photos from occasional trips, a post-trip copy plus a regular check may be more practical. There is no single correct storage product for everyone.

Start with the 3-2-1 rule, then read backup versus sync and how to test a restore.