Network folder protection

The Network folder protection feature defines whether Antivirus & Antimalware protection protects network folders that are mapped as local drives. The protection applies to folders shared via SMB or NFS protocols.

This feature is enabled by default if the Advanced Security + XDR pack is enabled (from C24.11, this feature and Active Protection are included as part of the Advanced Security + XDR pack).

To configure Network folder protection

  1. In the Create protection plan window, expand the Antivirus & Antimalware protection module.
  2. Click Network folder protection.
  3. Add the files where you want to backup the network folders:
    • For example, If your workload is Windows, in the Windows field, enter the path for the Windows file where you want to backup the network folders. Default value: C:\ProgramData\Acronis\Restored Network Files.
    • For example, If your workload is macOS, in the macOS field, enter the path for the macOS files where you want to backup the network folders. Default value: /Library/Application Support/Acronis/Restored Network Files/.
    Enter the path of a local folder. Network folders, including folders on mapped drives, are not supported as backup destinations for the network folders.
  4. Click Done to apply the selected options to your protection plan.