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New Features in CloudBacko Version 4.3

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

The Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is a new feature that will provide additional security for the CloudBacko Pro/Lite account aside from using password lock for logging in.

Benefits

  1. Supported on CloudBacko Pro/Lite v4.3.0.0 or above.
  2. Capable to add and/or remove one or more registered device(s) for 2FA Authentication.
  3. Strengthens security when logging in to CloudBacko Pro/Lite.
  4. Able to use third-party authenticators app such as Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator, LastPass, etc.

How it works

1). Register the mobile device on CloudBacko Pro/Lite for Two-Factor Authentication

2). Authentication for CloudBacko Pro/Lite machine thru CloudBacko app

  1. When starting up CloudBacko Pro/Lite, first you will enter the password for the Password Lock (If enabled).
  2. The selection of the 2FA Authentication will be displayed.
  3. Upon confirmation of the 2FA approval request, the CloudBacko app will receive a push authentication request, to accept or reject the login to CloudBacko Pro/Lite.
  4. After an approval request is sent, there is additional option to “Authenticate with one-time password” which can be generated by the CloudBacko app if there are issues with the push notification.

Requirements

  1. Make sure to configure the firewall to allow outbound connection to pns.cloudbacko.com via port 80 and 443. Failure to do this will prevent you from using Push Notification feature.
  2. For Android device, Android version must be Android 8 or above. For Apple device, iOS version must be 12.0 or above.
  3. Two-Factor Authentication must be enabled on CloudBacko Pro and Lite.
  4. A supported mobile device with CloudBacko app and/or a third-party TOTP Authenticator app must be installed.
  5. The CloudBacko app or a third-party TOTP Authenticator app must be registered with CloudBacko Pro and Lite.
  6. CloudBacko Pro and Lite must be connected to the internet
  7. Mobile device must have valid mobile service and able to receive SMS notifications.
  8. Mobile device must have a functioning camera.
  9. To use push notification for Two-Factor Authentication with the CloudBacko app the mobile device must have an internet connection.

Limitation

  1. Not supported on CloudBacko Home.

Mobile Backup with CloudBacko App

CloudBacko app is introduced to backup and restore photos and videos on mobile devices to prevent them from loss due to hardware failure or being stole.

How it works

  1. Connect your mobile and your CloudBacko Pro / Lite / Home software to the same home Wi-Fi network
  2. Register your mobile device in your CloudBacko Pro / Lite / Home software
  3. Go to CloudBacko app to start the mobile backup
  4. Photos and videos will be automatically backed up to your selected folder on the CloudBacko Pro/Lite/ Home machine

Registration process

Backup process