Accessing your account online

You can access your backup account from any computer with an Internet connection, so you can change account settings, retrieve files remotely, or share files with others.

To access your account remotely:

1.	Open your browser and go to myaccount.webrootbackup.com, or click Backup in the Icon panel and then click the Online Backup Web Access link.

2.	In the Login dialog, enter your user name and password. Click Login.

An account summary page opens, similar to the following example:

The tabs at the top of this page allow you to manage your account, recover files, and share files.

To recover or share files remotely:

1.	From the top panel, select Online Recovery > Recover.

2.	Follow the on-screen instructions to select the computer, drive, and the desired files.

Recovery screens look similar to the example below.

3.	If you want to share files with friends, click the Share link in the Action column. Another screen opens where you can enter your friend’s name, e-mail address, and a message. To send the e-mail with a link to your share, click the Share button.

The e-mail your friend receives looks similar to the example below.

 

4.	To remove a shared file or directory, select Manage Shares > View Shares, and click the Unshare link.