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Set It Once.
Protect Forever.

Create powerful backup policies with flexible scheduling, custom retention rules, and smart file filters. Apply policies to users — then let BigMIND handle the rest.

Create a Policy in 4 Simple Steps

A guided wizard walks you through every decision. No guesswork, no missed settings.

1

Data Sources

What to backup

2

Exclusions

What to skip

3

Schedule

When to backup

4

Settings

How to backup

Step 1

Choose What to Protect

Select from 7 role-based profiles that auto-configure the right folders for each user type. Then fine-tune with Smart Folders, cloud sources, and custom paths.

7 Profile Templates

Developer, Designer, Business, Gamer, Creator, Home User, or Custom

Smart Folders

Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Pictures, Music, Videos, AppData — auto-resolve on every machine

Cloud-Synced Folders

Back up Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, iCloud Drive, and Box for an extra layer of protection

Network Drives & Custom Paths

Back up NAS devices via UNC paths and any specific folder on any drive

Per-Folder Storage Tier Selection

Assign each folder to the right tier — optimize cost at the policy level.

DocumentsHot
DesktopHot
Google DriveCold
VideosDeep Freeze
OneDriveCold

Hot = instant access • Cold = ~40% cheaper • Deep Freeze = ~70% cheaper

Preset Exclusion Groups

One click to skip what you don't need. Enable instantly.

Development Build Folders
ON
Temporary Files
ON
System Files
ON
IDE Caches
OFF
Media Cache
OFF

Also supports: Version Control, Log Files, Game Installations + custom glob/regex patterns

Step 2

Skip the Junk. Back Up What Matters.

8 preset exclusion groups eliminate node_modules, temp files, system junk, and caches with a single toggle. Add custom patterns using glob wildcards, regex, or path variables.

  • Save storage by skipping build artifacts and caches
  • Custom regex patterns for complex rules
  • Cross-platform path variables like {UserProfile}
  • Exclude entire folders or specific file types
Step 3

Backup Runs on Your Schedule

From every 15 minutes to once daily — choose the frequency that fits your risk tolerance. Restrict backups to specific time windows so they never slow your team down.

15 min30 min1 hour2 hours4 hours8 hours12 hoursDaily

Optional Time Window

Restrict backups to run only during specific hours and days — keep office hours distraction-free.

Run only during specific hours

Start

6:00 PM

End

6:00 AM

Backups will only run overnight — zero impact on productivity

Step 4

Fine-Tune Every Detail

AI photo analysis, pre/post-backup commands, network controls, performance tuning, and agent permissions — all in one place.

AI Photo Analysis

Automatically analyze photos for faces, objects, and text. Enables smart search and organization.

Face recognitionImage labelsOCR

Pre & Post-Backup Commands

Run scripts before or after backup. Stop databases, flush caches, or trigger notifications.

Pre-backup hooksPost-backup hooks

Network Controls

Allow or block backups on LAN, WiFi, or mobile data. Never burn through cellular data.

LANWiFi3G/4G/5G toggle

Performance Tuning

Control parallel uploads, set bandwidth limits, and configure throttling schedules.

Parallel uploadsMB/s limitThrottle schedule

Agent Permissions

Control what users can do with the agent. Prevent unauthorized pauses, exits, or uninstalls.

Allow pauseAllow exitBlock uninstall

General Settings

Auto-start on boot, battery mode, presentation mode, VSS for locked files, hidden file inclusion.

Auto-startBattery modeVSS

Ready to Automate Your Backups?

Backup policies are included in all BigMIND plans. Start protecting your data today. No credit card required. Unlimited policies on all plans.

No credit card required • Cancel anytime • Works on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

10M+ files supported
99.9% uptime SLA
24/7 automated backups
Free migration assistance