45Drives Setup Wizard

The 45Drives Setup Wizard connects your personal computer to a 45Drives server to configure storage, schedule backups, and manage ongoing tasks. Follow the instructions below to download, install, and launch the application on your preferred platform.

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Installation Steps

Windows

1. Download the Windows Installer:
   `45drives-setup-wizard.Setup.1.0.0.exe`
2. Run the installer and follow the on-screen prompts.
3. After installation:
   • If the Run 45Drives Setup Wizard checkbox is selected at the end, the app will launch automatically.
   • Otherwise, launch it anytime from:
   • Desktop shortcut
   • Start Menu → 45Drives Setup Wizard

Notes

• The app runs with standard user permissions.
• It will automatically request elevated privileges (UAC) for operations like:
  • Creating scheduled tasks
  • Mounting SMB shares
  • Accessing protected directories

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macOS

1. Download the macOS disk image:
   `45drives-setup-wizard.dmg`
2. Open the `.dmg` and drag 45Drives Setup Wizard.app into Applications.
3. Launch the app via Launchpad or Applications.

First-Time Launch

• macOS may warn: “Are you sure you want to open this application?” → Click Open.
• Full Disk Access Required for cron-backed backups of protected folders.

Grant Full Disk Access to `cron`:

1. System Settings → Privacy & Security → Full Disk Access
2. Click +, navigate to `/usr/sbin/cron`, and click Open
3. Toggle on access for `cron`
4. Restart your Mac or re-run the app

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Linux

Download the Installer

Distro	File Name
Rocky / RHEL / AlmaLinux	`45drives-setup-wizard-1.0.0.x86_64.rpm`
Ubuntu / Debian	`45drives-setup-wizard_1.0.0_amd64.deb`
Arch Linux	`45drives-setup-wizard-1.0.0.pacman`

Installation Methods

GUI Install

1. Double-click the downloaded file.
2. Complete installation via GNOME Software, KDE Discover, etc.

CLI Install

```bash

Rocky / RHEL

sudo dnf install ./45drives-setup-wizard-1.0.0.x86_64.rpm

Ubuntu / Debian

sudo apt install ./45drives-setup-wizard_1.0.0_amd64.deb

Arch Linux

sudo pacman -U ./45drives-setup-wizard-1.0.0.pacman ```

Launch the Application

• From your desktop environment’s launcher (search “45Drives Setup Wizard”), or
• In a terminal:
  ```bash 45drives-setup-wizard ```

** Root Privileges**
Requested only when necessary to:

• Create an `fstab` entry for SMB mounts
• Install a `cron` job for scheduled backups
• Access protected folders
  Subsequent tasks for the same server usually won’t require re-elevation.

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Setting Up a Server

On first launch, the wizard appears automatically. If you land in the Backup Client, open the ☰ menu and select Setup.

1. Welcome Screen

   • Overview of what the app will do
   • Tooltips for more info
   • Click Next to proceed

2. Physical Setup

   1. Unbox and install your drives
   2. Plug in the power cable
   3. Connect to your network
   4. Power on the server

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Discovering a Server

• Auto-detects 45Drives servers on your local network.
• Listed under Discovered 45Drives Storage Servers.

If none appear:

1. Click Add a Server Manually
2. Enter IP and SSH credentials
3. Click Add Server
4. The app installs required software via SSH.

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Simple Setup

Configuration Prompts

• Server Name (hostname)
• Initial user & password
• Network Folder Name (SMB share)

Options:

• Set a root password
• Use the same or a new password for root

Root credentials cannot be recovered—store them safely!

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Disk Summary

3D disk viewer shows drive status:

• Orange = issue detected
• Green = selected

Enable Active Backup to create two mirrored pools:

• Primary Pool (Magenta)
• Backup Pool (Teal)

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Final Summary & Setup

• Review all settings
• Click Back to revise, or Complete Setup to start
• Progress checklist displays tasks as they run

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Post-Setup Options

• Go to Backup Manager – schedule/run backups
• Set Up More Storage Servers – discovery screen
• Go to Houston Command Center – full UI in browser

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Backup Manager

Welcome Page

• Click Next to choose:
  • Create Backup Schedule
  • Review Your Backups

Create Backup Schedule

Simple Backup

• Backup Location
• Interval (hourly/daily/weekly/monthly)
• Folders:
  • ➕ Add folder → OK
  • ➖ Remove folder

All folders share the same interval.

Custom Backup

1. Select Backup Location
2. ➕ Add folder
3. Calendar UI: set start date/time & frequency
4. Save Schedule
5. Repeat for more tasks

Edit or Delete tasks as needed.
Click Next when done.

Server Credentials

Enter setup Username & Password → Next.

Backup Summary

Shows:

• Backup Server
• Folder list
• Interval/settings

Notes:

• Linux: banner for initial `sudo` prompt.
• Windows/macOS: UAC/elevation prompts.

Click Next.

Backup Confirmation

Success screen → Go to Backup Manager.

Review Your Backups

• List of scheduled tasks

Controls per task:

• Edit Schedule
• Backup Now
• Delete Task

Multi-select:

• Highlight tasks → Delete Selected

Open Backup Folders

1. Select tasks
2. Next
3. Enter credentials
4. Open

Mounts SMB share & opens server directories.

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Restore Backups

In the Restore Backup module (☰ menu):

1. Welcome & Server Selection

   • Restore Welcome screen → Next
   • Choose server, enter Username & Password → Next

2. Browse Backups

   • Select a backup on the left
   • View contents in main pane
   • Use Search to filter

3. Select Items

   • Tick checkboxes for files/folders
   • Select All / Deselect All
   • Click Restore Selected

4. Confirm & Restore

   • Warning: existing files will be overwritten
   • Click Restore Now
   • Progress bar shows status

5. Open & Finish

   • Open All opens restored folders
   • Dismiss closes the dialog

Your files are back in their original locations!

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That’s it! More features are coming—Remote/Offsite backup, Snapshot rollback/restore, and additional quality-of-life improvements. Stay tuned for updates from 45Drives.