Name of Backup Object, Files, or Folder Differs from Job

The steps below example how to to rename the folder containing backup files, and to change the name of the backup object to match the job, if desired. (Note: Individual backup files must not be renamed.)
 

1. Under [Backups] > [Disk], right-click the backup object with the outdated name, and select Remove from Configuration.
   Note: Starting in Veeam Backup & Replication 12, you must hold ctrl on the keyboard when right-clicking for the option to appear.
   

   

2. (Optional) Rename the folder containing the backup files.
   Note:
   • Rename only the folder. Manually renaming backup files is not supported.
   • If the backup files are on a SOBR, rename the folder on all extents, making sure the new folder names match on all extents.
   • Folder names cannot contain spaces and must be limited to:
     Alphanumeric characters: a-z A-Z 0-9
     Special characters: _-.+=@^
      
3. Rescan the repository where the backup files are located.
   

   

4. If your backup files are encrypted, you will need to specify the password under [Backups] > [Encrypted]. If your backup files are not encrypted, skip this step.
   
5. The backup chain will now appear under [Backups] > [Imported]
   
6. Edit the backup or backup copy job. On the Storage tab, click Map backup and select the existing backup chain.
   

   

7. After clicking Finish in the job settings wizard, the backup object will be found under [Backups] > [Disk] and the name will change to match the job.