How to Exclude Files and Folders in Cloud Gate

Written By Christian Castagna (Administrator)

Updated at October 20th, 2025

→ Applies to: Cloud Gate powered by N-able Cove Data Protection

 

Step 1. Login to Cove GUI

https://backup.management

 

Step 2. From Backup menu, click on Profiles

 

Step 3. Select the protection profile where folders should be excluded

 

Step 4. Click on Files & Folder

  • Files & Folders (Workstations): VMs running client operating systems (e.g. Windows 10, Ubuntu Desktop, etc.)
  • Files & Folders (Servers): VMs running server operating systems (e.g. Windows Server, Ubuntu Server, etc.)

 

Step 5. Add the folders to be excluded under Filters and exclusions, then click on Save