One Username to Rule Them All: Why We're Updating Our User Naming Rules

Thursday, August 21, 2025 by Colan Schwartz

banner

Consistent logins, smoother backups, fewer headaches.

We’ve always believed your experience at BackupScale should be effortless. That’s why our account-management dashboard site runs on Drupal, which lets you sign up in seconds with practically any username you like.

But as we prepare to launch paid plans and expand our platform, that freedom started bumping into the real‑world limits of our back‑end systems. To keep everything running smoothly, we’re introducing new, …

Balancing Cost, Security, and Reliability

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 by Colan Schwartz

banner

In the world of cloud computing, finding the right balance between cost, security, and reliability is crucial. At BackUpScale, we’re committed to providing a secure and reliable backup service without breaking the bank. Here’s how we’re achieving this balance and why we’ve made the choices we have.

The Cost of Major Cloud Providers

The major cloud hosting providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft’s Azure, and Google Cloud Platform …