Figure 2: Encryption Options
1. Select one of the following choices:
•Encrypt my data with a randomly generated 256-bit AES key
•Encrypt my data with my own personal 256-bit AES key
Caution: If you select Encrypt my data with my own personal 256-bit AES key, you are
responsible for remembering that key. If you forget your personal key, you will not be able to
access your backed up files when they are restored.
•Encrypt my data using my previous 256-bit AES key
Note: This option is only available if you have already installed and activated the client previously.
2. Click Next.
•If you selected Encrypt my data with a randomly generated 256-bit AES key, when prompted to save
your key click Yes, then skip to Selecting Backup Sets on page 9.
Caution: If you do not save your key at this point, you will not be able to do Web restores of your
data.
•If you selected Encrypt my data with my own personal 256-bit AES key, continue to Managing Your
Own Key on page 8.
Managing Your Own Key
If you selected Encrypt my data with my own personal 256-bit AES key, then proceed with the following
steps:
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