How to Back Up Your Files to a Portable Hard Drive on Windows 11 Using FreeFileSync – Step-by-Step

In this detailed step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how to back up your entire Windows 11 user folder to a portable or external hard drive using a free, powerful tool called FreeFileSync. I’ll walk you through how to set it up, configure your drives, and create a one-click desktop shortcut that runs your backups automatically whenever you need it. Before starting, make sure you’ve watched these two setup videos first: 1️⃣ How to Install FreeFileSync on Windows 11 👉 https://odysee.com/@Simplewindows11tutorials:f/how-to-install-freefilesync-on-windows11-Step-by-Step-Guide:d 2️⃣ How to Change the Drive Letter on an External Hard Drive on Windows 11 👉 https://odysee.com/@Simplewindows11tutorials:f/How-to-Change-the-Drive-Letter-on-an-External-Hard-Drive-on-Windows-11:a 💬 Support the Channel If you need help setting this up, I offer secure remote one-on-one support sessions. 👉 Book a session: https://simpledeviceadvice-shop.fourthwall.com/en-aud/products/remote-backup-help 💰 Donate via PayPal: https://paypal.me/brentonchevin1 🛠 Tech support: https://simpledeviceadvice-shop.fourthwall.com/products/1-on-1-tech-support-session-with-brenton 🛒 Visit the store: https://simpledeviceadvice-shop.fourthwall.com FreeFileSync is one of the best backup tools for Windows 11. It keeps your files synchronized automatically, updates only what’s changed, and saves both time and space. It’s perfect for home users, freelancers, and small businesses who want full control of their data without relying on cloud storage or paid software. 💾 What You’ll Learn ✅ Back up your entire Windows 11 user folder ✅ Configure your portable hard drive correctly ✅ Use “Update” mode safely ✅ Create a one-click backup shortcut ✅ Verify your backup results ✅ USB 2.0 vs USB 3.0 speed tips Our goal is to make tech simple, safe, and empowering. Every video is made by a real human, not a script — practical, honest, and made to help you protect what matters most.