Allow Code42 Crashplan Access To Backup Personal Files Repair Guide

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• Allow Code42 (Crashplan) Access to Backup Personal Files
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Introduction

These instructions apply to computers running macOS 10.14 (Mojave) through macOS 11 (Big Sur.)

Step 1

              Open Apple System Preferences               

• Click in the Apple logo in the top left hand corner of the screen, then select “System Preferences”

Click in the Apple logo in the top left hand corner of the screen, then select “System Preferences”

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Step 2

              Open Security and Privacy               

• Select “Security and Privacy”

Select “Security and Privacy”

Step 3

              Select the Privacy Tab               

• If necessary, unlock the preference pane by clicking on the padlock in the lower left corner of the window, then enter your password. Once the padlock icon is in the open position, select the “Privacy” tab
• Once in the Privacy tab, Scroll through the box on the left and select “Full Disk Access”
• Check the box next to “Code42” in the “Full Disk Access” settings pane to allow Crashplan to backup your personal files.
• The following message appears: “Code42” will not have full disk access until it is quit. Click Quit Now.

If necessary, unlock the preference pane by clicking on the padlock in the lower left corner of the window, then enter your password. Once the padlock icon is in the open position, select the “Privacy” tab

Once in the Privacy tab, Scroll through the box on the left and select “Full Disk Access”

Check the box next to “Code42” in the “Full Disk Access” settings pane to allow Crashplan to backup your personal files.

The following message appears: “Code42” will not have full disk access until it is quit. Click Quit Now.

Step 4

              Restart Your Mac               

• Though not strictly necessary, it is good practice to restart your computer to allow the changes you’ve made to take effect. The next time Code42 launches, it should have the permission it needs to access your home folder and backup your Desktop, Documents, Mail, Contacts, Photos, and more.
• For more information on this change, see Code42’s documentation at: https://support.code42.com/CrashPlan/6/T…

Though not strictly necessary, it is good practice to restart your computer to allow the changes you’ve made to take effect. The next time Code42 launches, it should have the permission it needs to access your home folder and backup your Desktop, Documents, Mail, Contacts, Photos, and more.

For more information on this change, see Code42’s documentation at: https://support.code42.com/CrashPlan/6/T…

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dahernandezs - Mar 17, 2021

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Great!! Thanks Kevin!