Frequently Asked Question

The 3-2-1 backup rule is a simple way to reduce the risk of losing important data by keeping multiple copies in different locations.

Example

You might keep your original files on your computer, a second copy on a local backup drive, and a third copy in a secure remote backup system.

This helps protect against hard drive failure, accidental deletion, theft, fire, ransomware, and other problems that could affect both your computer and a local backup at the same time.