USER GUIDE FOR INFINITIKLOUD DESKTOP V 2.0.
Contents Introduction 3 Run IK app 3 Keep app up to date 3.1 Download IK desktop app using mobile phone 3.2 Download from website 3.3 Auto update 5 5 6 6 User Account 4.1 Sign In 4.2 Sign out 7 7 8 Home screen 5.1 Backup Now 5.2 Back up and Restore over Wifi 5.2.1 Setup to Receive from Another Device 5.2.2 Send to Another Device 5.3 Emergency Document 9 10 11 12 13 14 Custom Back up 6.1 File Types 6.2 Backup Location 17 17 18 Files 7.1 Hidden Files 7.
1. Introduction IK App on desktop can help you: - View files you have backed up from mobile or other computer devices. - Back up your current desktop computer. - Under the same account, you can use the app in Wifi back up, set up personal profile information, and view encrypted data from IK storage. - Transfer files to other devices over your wireless network. Always use the built-in software on the IK storage device for backing up your files.
App startup screen
3. Keep app up to date We are committed to continuously updating the application on all platforms to bring you the latest features and patches that will enhance its overall performance. You can get latest version of app in various ways: 3.1 Download IK desktop app using mobile phone If you have a smart phone with InfinitiKloud mobile app installed, you can choose to download the desktop app: 1. Connect IK storage to your phone, 2.
3.2 Download from website Go to http://www.infinitikloud.com website and follow the instructions under the tab Download the App. 3.3 Auto update When you open the app on your computer, it will automatically check and ask you if you want to download the latest version if available. Choose Download when the Update pop-up appears, the app will automatically download its latest version, install and restart.
4. User Account 4.1 Sign In The first step to begin using the InfinitiKloud is logging in. Sign in screen In the login screen, you can use your Gmail account, Facebook or create a new one.
Register screen 4.2 Sign out On any screen, choose the account icon on the top-right, then click Sign out.
5. Home screen After signing in, Home screen shows up as default. Below is the main program. Tabs on the left show each functionality of the InfinitiKloud. Clicking on each tab will enable you to use those functionalities.
5.1 Backup Now To perform a backup, simply press Backup Now on Home screen. This may take a couple of minutes or hours, depending on the size of your files changed from your previous backup. So, the first time you back up, it might take a long time, but all follow-up backups will be much quicker.
Customize extension file types screen Default backup extensions can be updated on Customize. Once it’s updated, default extensions will be changed accordingly. 5.2 Back up and Restore over Wifi The Wifi Backup allows you to back up and restore files from one device to IK storage that is attached on another device. - One device, attached with an IK storage, will be the receiver. Start it first for your other device to recognize. - The other device will be the sender.
Wifi backup screen with options of Sender or Receiver mode. 5.2.1 Setup to Receive from Another Device On Home screen, choose WiFi backup, then choose Receive from Another Device. The application will automatically be ready to connect.
5.2.2 Send to Another Device The application automatically scans all devices which are in receiver mode. Select it in the list and choose: - Backup: Send files from your device to the receiver to store - Restore: App will open its Files to display what has been stored in the receiver device, and you can work with them the same way you do with your local backup.
5.3 Emergency Document Disaster can strike at any time, and with little notice. Whether you live in an area that's at risk for a blizzard, tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquake or forest fire, you need to be prepared. Building a disaster preparedness kit will ensure your family is well protected and InfinitiKloud offers you offers you private, secure, offline storage for your emergency documents. This Wizard will help you collect, store and recall critical documents for any emergency.
Create your document person name by Add Member: Add a new person you want to protect Click it and choose document types: Different document category checklists.
Store a document from pictures on your computer. Add new document screen. Now, you can view when you click on the image inside the box or Export (decrypt) it to your computer.
6. Custom Back up 6.1 File Types If you wish to back up specific file types, select File Types. There will be a list of file formats from which you can select to back up. You can specify extra extension files to back up by putting it in the Additional extensions input field, using commas “,” to apply, such as: “txt,”.
6.2 Backup Location You can also specify the file locations when choosing Change Location. Location Backup screen By selecting Backup only these folders, users can add specific paths to perform backups. You can also combine custom backup of File Types and Backup Location. When you finish customizing, select Backup Now or WiFi Backup to start backing up your files.
7. Files The Files screen shows your backed-up files in your IK storage, in the same folders and formats as they are on your computer. You can select files to view, export, and delete when choosing one or multiple items. Your files and folders are optimized and stored in IK storage for continuous backup purposes to help save you space. Only when using the IK app on your computer or mobile device, will you be able to view the files and folders structure properly.
7.1 Hidden Files Select and hide files from Files screen. These hidden files will only be shown in Hidden screen in Settings. Hide function in Files screen 7.2 Files Vault The InfinitiKloud app has a File Vault feature that makes the file more secure than any other application. Select one or multiple files in Files and choose Encrypt.
Files screen Wait a few seconds, the encrypted (security) file will show up with the locker icon. Now your file can only be read using the InfinitiKloud application, and only you (your email login account) can decrypt it. Encrypted files can only be decrypted using the same account. During the next backup, the original files from your computer will be skipped as it’s already in IK storage. However, if you make changes on the original file content, it will be recognized and saved as a new file.
8. Social Back Up Click on the Facebook back up button on the Home screen to open the feature. You might need to login if you do not sign in to the app with your Facebook account.
Go through the selection backup options (when using Facebook login for the first time) Select your files that you wish to back up and click on Start Backup. All the backed up items will be stored in Files.
9. Data Cleanup This is where you can decide how the data is cleaned up. Click on Settings, then select User data.
9.1 Clean Up Your Data This will erase all backed up data of InfinitiKloud including pictures, music, videos, documents, and other backed up files. 9.2 Factory Data Reset This option will erase all settings. It will be like you are using the InfinitiKloud device for the first time.
10. Password Settings To better protect the data that you have backed up, there is a setting that allows you to create your own password. The private password must include 4 to 6 digits. You will be asked for this password when InfinitiKloud is launched. Below are detailed instructions to use this security feature. Password is enabled across supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. Password is to protect your data stored in IK Storage, not to prevent you from using IK applications.
Toggle the Turn on password switch to the right to activate. Password lock management screen If you wish to remove password security, go to Password Settings. Toggle the Device password required switch to the left to deactivate. The password will no longer be required to access the InfinitiKloud app. 10.2 Set a password Enter your chosen password. It should be 4 to 6 digits long. Click “OK” when complete. This password is now required to access the InfinitiKloud app. 10.
11. Hidden Files There is a place to store all files after you hide them in Files. Go to Settings to view these hidden files. Settings screen with Hidden files button It has the same features as Files, but will change hide to unhide.
12. Languages To change the language, go to Settings and select your desired language. InfinitiKloud is available in English, German, French, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Swedish, and Vietnamese.
13. InfinitiKloud Mobile App If you wish to back up your Android or IOS phone/tablet personal data, we have the InfinitiKloud app. There are 3 ways to download the app: 1. Download from these links: Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.infinitikloudmobile IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/infiniti-kloud/id1478850608 2. On your Android/IOS devices, open Google Play or App store and search “InfinitiKloud”. Then Download the app. 3. Scan below QR Code Android 14.
