Cloud Backup in Tree Media Folder
Backing up your essential facts and data for future adjustments is vital to preserving a good update of your task. Everyone is aware of the necessity to always have a backup for every important file or folder you desire to keep protected and available.
What is Online or Cloud Backup?
Online backup is also known as remote or Cloud backup. In case of disaster or equipment failure, it can be used for storing a copy of a virtual file or database in a secondary, off-site location.
Why Backup is Important in Family Tree Maker?
Using your Family Tree Maker software program is no different, and it is important to know how to backup details of your generated family tree.
While you can use the external USB drive to keep your essential files duplicated and stored for future retrieval, various file-hosting sites have been adopted to automatically save your files in the internet workspace. Such hosting sites include Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, and iCloud (which is the focus of this article).
Understanding TreeVault and Its Limitations
But first, concerning the use of the Family Tree Maker, this file hosting is essentially not despicable. Why?
Within your Family Tree Maker is TreeVault, which would always have a perpetually updated form of every Source tree. It will make it easy for you to restore such a tree during urgent demand. But the unfortunate side to this advantage is that the media (photos and videos) of your Source tree are not kept nor updated by the TreeVault.
Consequently, in case of a crashing of the hard drive of the computer system or malware, your media data are certainly not protected. Therefore, you need external storage outside the computer itself.
Benefits of Using Cloud Storage Platforms
Now, back to those file-hosting sites, they serve as free, dependable, and accessible tools (with specific storage limits). You make your choice based on convenience.
How to Backup Family Tree Maker Files to Cloud?
How do you go about backing up your tree files on Cloud?
That’s exactly where this article comes in handy. You need not worry at all because Ancestry Support has got you covered.
We have provided you with a simple, easy-to-follow stepwise guide on doing so. Let’s take a ride, shall we?
Backing up Tree Media Folder in Cloud
• A cloud backup of your tree media folder is not a big deal.
• Given that all computers are either based on the Mac or Windows operating system, we will provide distinct steps. However, most parts of the procedure are entirely the same.
What Do You Have to Do First?
• Before backing up your Source tree’s media folder, the name and location of your media folder on your computer must be known. Furthermore, there is a chance that some of your Source tree media files will not be kept directly in the tree’s media folder but only connected to the tree from several locations on your computer. Hence, ensure that replicates of all media files utilized to create your tree are collectively placed in the media folder. How?
Steps for Both Windows and Mac Devices
Note: Alternatives terms for Mac are placed in brackets.
• Locate the Collection tab on the Media workstation and select any media item by clicking on it. Next select Edit > Select All and select Edit > Copy to have all media items in the collection copied.
• Afterward, you have to navigate to the tree’s media folder in File Explorer and Paste (Edit > Paste) on your Home tab. A message pops up, and select the Do this for all current items checkbox and click Skip to prevent the rewriting of previously stored files. With all files in one place, go ahead to back up.
• With all that done, ensure that iCloud has been downloaded from the iCloud website or the Microsoft Store (if you use Windows 10 OS). After its complete installation, restart the computer, launch iCloud, and enter your Apple ID and password. Select all checkboxes in front of all content to be backed up and click Apply to save.
• All media files on your computer, including your Source tree, have been backed up to Cloud.
After completing the backup process, Mac users can further optimize performance by using options like Reset FTM 2017 to default for Mac Computers when facing software issues. This helps restore settings without affecting your saved tree data. Additionally, it is important to properly setup Family Tree Maker 2019 on Mac to ensure smooth syncing and backup functionality. A correct installation allows better integration with cloud services and improves stability. Regular maintenance and updates will help keep your genealogy data safe and accessible at all times.
