Automatically Start Data Backup When Connecting a USB Drive
This guide shows you step by step how to perform an automatic data backup with AllSync as soon as a USB drive is connected to the computer.1. Requirements
You need the AllSync Professional or Business Edition.2. Prepare USB Drive
To ensure reliable data backup, the USB drive must always be assigned the same drive letter:- Connect the USB drive to the computer.
- Open the Windows Disk Management.
- Change the drive letter of the USB drive to X:.
3. Configure Profile
- Open the profile that should be started when the USB drive is connected.
- Select Folders from the menu.
- Add the drive letter X: to the destination folder list.
- Save the settings using the OK button.
4. Configure AllSync Scheduler
- Start the AllSync Scheduler.
- Create a new task and select 'Connection' as the start type.
- Set the drive letter X: as the trigger for the connection.
- Select Profiles from the menu.
- Add the desired profile to the list that should be executed when the USB drive is connected.
- Save the settings using the OK button.
5. Test Settings
- Remove the USB drive.
- Activate the scheduler.
- Reconnect the USB drive.
- The configured scheduler task should now start automatically and perform the data backup.
