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title: "Viewing Backup Folders"
slug: "viewing-backup-folders-1"
tags: ["Portal"]
updated: 2026-08-10T12:02:26Z
published: 2026-08-10T12:02:26Z
canonical: "kb.ctera.com/viewing-backup-folders-1"
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> ## Documentation Index
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# Viewing Backup Folders

**To view all backup folders in the portal:**

- Select **Global File System > Backup Folders** in the navigation pane. The **Backup Folders** page is displayed. ![Image](https://cdn.document360.io/30792387-cdcb-4791-aa14-94929bbcd3fe/Images/Documentation/image-NQPZWQN9.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-11T04%3A31%3A32Z&se=2026-11-11T05%3A31%3A32Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=IwESyKDRrC76ri4NJkP9sFrs5ZMNQQovXNzxE6vM6xo%3D) Where: **Name** – The folder's name. **Owner** – The user name of the folder's owner. **Size** – The current size of the folder. The total number of files in the folder is displayed under the size. **Files count** – The number of files in the folder. **Status** – The folder's status:

**Device** – The device's name for the backup.
  - **Online** – The folder is online, and it is possible to view, modify, and back up files to it.
  - **Offline** – The folder is offline, and it is not possible to view, modify, or back up files to it. Folders may be taken offline during some maintenance operations, such as when repairing a folder.