How to use Cleanup Mode in your Data Deposit Box Device Backup

This article will show you how to clean up data in the cloud that no longer exists on your computer for your Data Deposit Box Backup. You can follow the steps below to remove unneeded data from your cloud storage.  

1. Log in to the My Data Portal using your Data Deposit Box Backup credentials.
   
2. On the dashboard, scroll down to the Device List.
   
   
3. Click Manage next to the system from which you wish to add or remove files/folders. (Note: The system must have the status: Connected).
   
   
4. On the My Backup section, click on the Orphaned files button.
   
   
5. Expand the drives to see where you have orphaned files/folders.
6. Check the files/folders you wish to delete and click on the icon.
7. If you agree with the files/folders selected, click on the Yes, delete button. 

NOTE: If you selected any file/folder by mistake, click on the to remove it from the items to be deleted. (Note: This will put the selected data into a queue to be removed. Allow some time for the removal of the orphaned data to complete.)