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pCloud Guardian

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description pCloud Guardian Overview

While pCloud itself is a great platform, its dedicated backup add-on, Guardian, solidifies its position for users needing scheduled, automated backups without migrating to a full enterprise solution. It integrates seamlessly within the pCloud ecosystem, providing a reliable layer of protection for local machines and specific folders. This makes it a very cohesive and predictable choice for individuals and small teams who value a single vendor experience.

help pCloud Guardian FAQ

How is pCloud Guardian different from the standard pCloud Drive subscription?

While standard pCloud Drive acts like a network drive where you manually drag and drop files, Guardian is a dedicated backup client. Guardian allows you to set automated, scheduled backups of specific local folders to ensure your files are synced without manual intervention.

Does pCloud Guardian support incremental backups?

Yes, Guardian utilizes block-level incremental backups to efficiently update your saved files. If you change a single paragraph in a large document, the system only uploads the modified data blocks rather than the entire file again.

Can I back up external hard drives with pCloud Guardian?

pCloud Guardian allows you to select external drives and USB flash drives as backup sources within the desktop application. As long as the specific drive is connected to your Windows PC or Mac during the scheduled backup time, the software will securely copy its contents.

Does pCloud Guardian keep historical versions of my backed-up files?

Yes, Guardian retains up to 30 previous versions of your backed-up files by default. This allows you to easily roll back and recover a document if it becomes corrupted or accidentally overwritten.

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