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Turning the second copy off stops the charge and stops new writes, but it does not delete what's already there. Removing a second copy is a separate, deliberate step, so an accidental switch can never destroy the only other copy of your backup.

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While it's on, you pay for the space the second copy actually holds rather than a flat fee — storing the same bytes twice costs twice. Current pricing is on the pricing page, and your own charges are in Settings → License.

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See what the second copy is.

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What happens when I turn off the Delta Trust second copy, and what does it cost?

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Short answer: Turning the second copy off stops the charge and new writes but keeps what's there; deleting it is a separate step. While on, you pay for the space the second copy actually uses, not a flat fee.

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Turning the second copy off stops the charge and stops new writes, but it does not delete what's already there. Removing a second copy is a separate, deliberate step, so an accidental switch can never destroy the only other copy of your backup.

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While it's on, you pay for the space the second copy actually holds rather than a flat fee — storing the same bytes twice costs twice. Current pricing is on the pricing page, and your own charges are in Settings → License.

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See what the second copy is.

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