Our desktop application allows you to automatically back up files and folders from your computer to the cloud. All content you back up with the application is accessible via the desktop app, our website, and the mobile app. The desktop app includes access to both Backup and Sync storage locations.
Learn more about the difference between Backup and Sync here.
How to Back Up Your Computer
When you install the desktop application, it will automatically select standard folders to back up from your computer and create a local Sync folder. This Sync folder is located under Favorites in Finder (Mac) or File Explorer (Windows), and is named Elgiganten Cloud.
Add Folders to Backup
Go to the Backup tab in the desktop application.
Drag and drop folders into the area shown, or click Add Folder to browse and select folders.
Once added, the folder’s contents will be mirrored to the cloud.
Note: If you delete one of these folders or files on your computer, it will also be deleted from the cloud. If you want to store files without tying them to your local disk, consider using the Archive.
Add Folders to Sync
Open the local Sync folder on your computer.
Create a new folder, or
Drag and drop folders into it, or
Right-click a folder and choose Move to Elgiganten Cloud.
Changes made in the Sync folder will automatically sync with your cloud account.
Note: Files in your Sync folder are stored both locally on your computer and in the cloud. This means they will take up space on your device. If you delete a file or folder from the Sync folder, it will also be deleted from your cloud account—and vice versa.
If you want to store files only in the cloud without keeping a local copy, consider using the Archive instead.