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Akiko Sasaki-Summers's avatar
Akiko Sasaki-Summers
New member | Level 2
2 years ago
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How can I deactivate the unwanted Backup feature?

Hello,   My storage space with the Basic plan is almost gone due to the backup. I've never indicated that I wanted to back up anything on my local system. How may I deactivate the option, which I...
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  • Akiko Sasaki-Summers's avatar
    Akiko Sasaki-Summers
    2 years ago

    190 MB is more than enough.

     

    I just wondered why I ended up having the backup of whatever it was for, even without my knowledge. I just wondered if I goofed up something during the setup, etc... If you don't know the reason, I'd just celebrate the fact that it finally worked!

     

    Thanks.

     

    Akiko

Megan's avatar
Megan
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2 years ago

Hi Akiko Sasaki-Summers, glad we managed to tackled that one! 

 

As for the 190MB you mentioned, is this too little? What do you mean when you say if there was anything you missed while setting up your account? 

Akiko Sasaki-Summers's avatar
Akiko Sasaki-Summers
New member | Level 2
2 years ago

190 MB is more than enough.

 

I just wondered why I ended up having the backup of whatever it was for, even without my knowledge. I just wondered if I goofed up something during the setup, etc... If you don't know the reason, I'd just celebrate the fact that it finally worked!

 

Thanks.

 

Akiko

  • Megan's avatar
    Megan
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    2 years ago

    Hi Akiko Sasaki-Summers, you must accidentally turned said feature on. 

     

    But, I'm glad we managed to resolve everything, and I'm going to be one post away if you need anything else.

     

    Enjoy the rest of your week ahead! 😎

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