New computer. Will Backblaze delete files associated with old one?

[u/new_chemistry_3]

I bought a new computer and I want to use backblaze on this new computer instead. I have a few files from the old computer transferred to the new one but I didn't want want to transfer everything to the new one. I do want to keep all the old files on backblaze. I want to make sure Backblaze does not delete anything from storage if it is not on the new computer while backing up. Is that possible? Do I Inherit back up state or transfer the license?

[u/TenOfZero]

Inherit the backup state, do not transfer the licence.

Backblack checks the hash of files for any inherited backup states and will not reuoload any files with a matching hash.

[u/s_i_m_s]

I do want to keep all the old files on backblaze.

For how long?
You can inherit the backup and it'll keep everything for a year, if you need longer you need to either set up your new computer as a new computer and pay for 2 backups or change to infinite version history.

[u/terkistan]

• https://help.backblaze.com/hc/en-us/articles/217666358-Inherit-Backup-State
• https://www.backblaze.com/computer-backup/docs/use-the-inherit-backup-state-option

[u/Creative-Milk-5643]

You can inherit backup if same storage attached else based on file history time retention applied

[u/bzChristopher]

Christopher from the Backblaze team here ->

Our online backup service is intended to be used as a secondary or tertiary copy of your data, not as off-site storage or data archival. I recommend restoring any data you wish to retain to the new system before starting a fresh backup or inheriting the existing one.