How do I install a new OS or move computers and not have Backblaze upload all my files again?
New Feature: You can now transfer a backup state from your old computer or OS to your new one. Start by selecting the Transfer Backup State from the Backblaze Menu Icon and follow the steps. This process will delete any backup progress you have made on your new computer and inherit the backup from you old computer. To learn more about the process, you can read more here on the Mac or Windows help page. 22. Backblaze hasn’t backed up in a long time and is reporting that it is offline. Why? If Backblaze has not backed up in a long time and is reporting that it is offline, the most likely reason is that your firewall is blocking Backblaze. You may want to temporarily disable your firewall to see if Backblaze starts to backup again. There are instructions to temporarily disable popular firewalls on this page. 23. What are the restrictions on a private key? Backblaze allows you to specify a private encryption key for your backups. If you select this option, you will absolutely need this key
