The following steps will help you set up Code42 Cloud backup on your computer.  Code42 is an application that backs up your user data. To set up Code42 you'll need to know your UCSD Active Directory (AD) account username and password, and submit a help request for a Code42 account.  

Note: You may set up Code42 with your account for up to 4 client devices.  Full service level agreement can be found at backup SLA*

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Installation

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Method 2: Installing via SMB download

What you will need:

UCSD network connection (Ethernet, UCSD Wireless, or VPN) to download the installer

1. 1. 1. 1. In the Finder menu bar, navigate to Go > Connect to Server.
         2. Enter "smb://igppsoftware.ucsd.edu/guest/Code42" for the Server Address and click Connect.
            **NOTE** If using an M1 Mac, use the installer with "arm64" in the installer name.  For Intel Mac, use the installer with "x86-64" in the installer name. 
         3. Select desired OS folder
         4. Follow the installation steps below.

Installation Steps

1. 1. 1. 1. Double-click on the Code42_x.x.x_Mac-xxxxx.dmg file to mount the DMG image.
         2. Open the mounted image
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         3.  Click Install Code42 and go through the installation process.

Code42 Setup

Grant Code42 Full Disk Access in System Preferences 

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Verify a file is selected for backup

You can verify that a file is set to be backed up by doing the following:

Open the Code42 application (/Applications/Code42)

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Verify files are being backed up

A green checkmark located next to the PROe Cloud server indicates that your backup is complete. (NOTE : The initial backup typically takes 2-5 days to complete depending on the amount of data being backed up).  You may want to do a simple test restore to confirm.

If you need further assistance, please contact IGPP HelpDesk.

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