How Often Should You Back Up Your Data?

Ask yourself one question: if your computer died right now, how much work would you lose? Your answer is the real guide to how often you should back up.

The 3-2-1 rule

A time-tested approach for both homes and businesses:

• Keep 3 copies of important data
• On 2 different types of storage
• With 1 copy kept offsite (or in the cloud)

A practical schedule

• Critical business data: daily, automatically.
• Personal photos and documents: weekly is usually plenty.
• A full system image: before any major change, like an upgrade or repair.

Don't forget to test it

A backup you've never restored from is a backup you can't fully trust. Test a restore occasionally so you know it works before you need it.

We can help you design and set up a backup strategy — including offsite and full-disk imaging — so you never lose what matters. Get in touch to talk through what's right for you.