# NAKIVO Backup & Replication Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra

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 NAKIVO Backup & Replication Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons

Last updated on March 13, 2026

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NAKIVO Backup & Replication

## What is NAKIVO Backup & Replication?

NAKIVO Backup & Replication is a comprehensive data protection solution for physical Windows and Linux servers as well as virtual and SaaS environments. The solution is designed to create incremental backups of physical servers with support for applications like Microsoft SQL Server, Exchange Server and Active Directory. The solution delivers multiple recovery options including instant recovery of application objects, recovery of servers as virtual machines, bare metal recovery, etc.

## What is NAKIVO Backup & Replication used for?

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Overall rating

Based on 457 user reviews

Reviews sentiment

Positive

99%

Neutral

1%

Negative

0%

Starting price

$99

Other, One Time

Free trial  
available

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### NAKIVO Backup & Replication

4.8 (457)

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Starting Price

$99

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Pricing Options

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Ease Of Use

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Ease Of Use

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Value For Money

4.8 (436)

Value For Money

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Customer Service

4.8 (436)

Customer Service

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## Features

Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically.

Disaster Recovery

4.8 (204)

69.61% of 204 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Plan and implement business continuity measures in case of unforeseen events

Backup Scheduling

4.7 (174)

67.24% of 174 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Schedule automatic backups by selecting the frequency of data backup jobs

Backup and Recovery

4.8 (150)

76.67% of 150 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Create backups and provide methods to recover deleted/lost data

VM Backup

4.9 (140)

76.43% of 140 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Copying of data on a virtual machine (VM) in a VMware environment to prevent data loss

Incremental Backup

4.7 (134)

70.90% of 134 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Copy only the new data that has been changed or created since the previous backup

Secure Data Storage

4.8 (109)

69.72% of 109 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches

NAKIVO Backup & Replication 70 features

Method used in decision-making that allows businesses to input variables to forecast potential outcomes or possibilities

Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems

Integrates with Active Directory

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems

Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

Moving and separately storing data that is not actively used or continuous storage of data for compliance purposes

Data is backed up automatically to prevent data loss

Create backups and provide methods to recover deleted/lost data

Records the events that occur during a backup process

Schedule automatic backups by selecting the frequency of data backup jobs

Restore a physical server or computer to its original state (i.e., rebuild from scratch) for data recovery

Scenario-based process that test the validity of business continuity plans and procedures.

Process of backing up of files and applications to cloud-based remote servers for protection of data

Reduction in the number of bits needed to represent data

Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding

Assembly of graphs and charts for visualizing and tracking statistics/metrics

Safeguard confidential data and meet compliance regulations

Move from one database to another, or upgrade the version of database software being used

Ability to restore deleted, hidden, or lost data from an email server/system

Process of copying and storing data in more than one site or node

Manage/customize policies to organize data and determine where data should be stored or archived and for how long.

Protect sensitive data for digital privacy

Process of checking different types of data for accuracy to avoid errors or inconsistencies

Supports common databases such as MySQL and Oracle

Data compression technique for eliminating duplicate copies of repeating data

Plan and implement business continuity measures in case of unforeseen events

Convert data into a code for security

A chronological record of actions or occurrences within a network, software, or process

A visual way of interacting with an application or operating system using items such as windows, icons, and menus

Manage and track all disruptions and incidents

Copy only the new data that has been changed or created since the previous backup

Identify and respond to unexpected problems or failures (ie. "negative events")

Access software remotely via mobile devices

Allows communication with customers or users via multiple channels such as phone, email, live chat, etc.

Request two or more credentials to prove user's identity before granting access to systems

Manage and support multiple locations

Support multiple operating system

Archiving documents of different digital mediums

Includes a variety of messaging formats including industry-specific (EDIFACT, HL7, X12)

Create, manage, and track policies and procedures within an organization

Protects systems from ransomware attacks and mitigates attack risks

Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks

Access work applications remotely, for when working away from the office and/or traveling

Remotely monitor and manage client networks, endpoints, systems, and devices via locally installed applications

View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data

Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals

Automates and streamlines business processes by creating a sequence of predefined rules and actions that govern the flow of work

Develop potential scenarios to identify risks and opportunities

Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources

Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria

Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches

At least a username and password is required to access the system

Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information

Continuously scan servers on a designated network to monitor health and search for any irregularities or failures

Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction

Attach digital tags to documents and assets for identification, search, or monitoring purposes

Create, manage and track all task activities and progression

Track and manage the scheduling of tasks

Addition of necessary external data, applications, tools, or features

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

Extra layer of security that requires not only a password and username but also something specific to that user

A visual way of interacting with a computer using items such as windows, icons, and menus, used by most modern operating systems

Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks

Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions

Track and manage virtual machines (VMs) running on physical host machines

Create a virtual version of operating systems, storage devices, or computer network resources

Copying of data on a virtual machine (VM) in a VMware environment to prevent data loss

Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks

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Features

4.7 (457)

4.7

Based on 457 reviews

## Pricing

Value for money

4.8 (436)

Free Trial

Free Version

[View pricing plan details](https://www.capterra.com/p/161328/NAKIVO/pricing/)

Backup for VMware, Hyper-V and Nutanix Basic

$99.00

Other,One Time

It includes:

-   Application Support
-   Auto-Update
-   Deploy as a VA or AWS AMI
-   Full Recovery
-   Global Data Deduplication
-   Install on NAS
-   Install on Raspberry Pi
-   Install on Windows and Linux
-   LAN-Free Data Transfer
-   Live Chat
-   Native Change Tracking
-   VM Backup

Backup for VMware, Hyper-V and Nutanix Pro Essentials

$199.00

Other,One Time

It includes:

-   Amazon Ec2 Instance Backup
-   Amazon Ec2 Instance Replication
-   Application Support
-   Application Support Log Truncation
-   Auto-Update
-   Backup Copy
-   Cross-Platform Recovery
-   Deploy as a VA or AWS AMI
-   Encryption
-   Full Recovery
-   Global Data Deduplication
-   Hyper-V VM Replication
-   Immutable Repository
-   Install on NAS
-   Install on Raspberry Pi
-   Install on Windows and Linux
-   Instant File Recovery to Source
-   Instant Object Recovery for Microsoft Exchange
-   Instant Object Recovery for Microsoft SQL
-   Instant Object Rrcovery for Microsoft Active Directory
-   Instant Physical-to-Virtual (P2v) Recovery
-   Instant Verification
-   Instant VM Recovery
-   Job Chaining
-   LAN-Free Data Transfernetwork Acceleration
-   Live Chat
-   Log Truncation
-   Native Change Tracking
-   Physical Machine Backup
-   Replication From Backup
-   Replica Verification
-   Self-Backup
-   Swap Data Exclusion
-   VM Backup
-   Vmware VM Replication

Backup for VMware, Hyper-V and Nutanix Enterprise Essentials

$299.00

Other,One Time

It includes:

-   Active Directory Integration
-   Amazon Ec2 Instance Backup
-   Application Support
-   Automated VM Failover
-   Auto-Update
-   Backup Copy
-   Backup to Amazon S3
-   Backup to Wasabi
-   Bandwidth Throttling
-   Branding
-   Cross-Platform Recovery
-   Deduplication Appliance Support
-   Deploy as a VA or AWS AMI
-   Encryption
-   Encryption in Flight and at Rest
-   Full Recovery
-   Global Data Deduplication
-   Global Search
-   Immutable Repository
-   Install on NAS
-   Install on Raspberry Pi
-   Install on Windows and Linux
-   Instant File Recovery to Source
-   Instant Object Recovery for Microsoft Active Directory
-   Instant Object Recovery for Microsoft SQL
-   Instant Physical-to-Virtual (P2v) Recovery
-   Instant Verification
-   Instant VM Recovery (Flash VM Boot)
-   Job Chaining
-   LAN-Free Data Transfer
-   Live Chat
-   Log Truncation
-   Log Tuncation
-   Multi-Tenancy
-   Native Backup to Tape
-   Network Acceleration
-   Policy-Based Backup
-   Replication From Backup
-   Replica Verification
-   Self-Backup Calendar
-   Self-Service
-   Site Recovery
-   Spolicy-Based Replication
-   Tenant Resource Allocation
-   Two-Factor Authentication
-   VM Backup
-   Vmware VM Replication

Backup for VMware, Hyper-V and Nutanix Pro

$399.00

Other,One Time

It includes:

-   Amazon Ec2 Instance Backup
-   Amazon Ec2 Instance Replication
-   Application Support
-   Application Support Log Truncation
-   Auto-Update
-   Backup Copy
-   Cross-Platform Recovery
-   Deploy as a VA or AWS AMI
-   Encryption
-   Full Recovery
-   Global Data Deduplication
-   Hyper-V VM Replication
-   Immutable Repository
-   Install on NAS
-   Install on Raspberry Pi
-   Install on Windows and Linux
-   Instant File Recovery to Source
-   Instant Object Recovery for Microsoft Exchange
-   Instant Object Recovery for Microsoft SQL
-   Instant Object Rrcovery for Microsoft Active Directory
-   Instant Physical-to-Virtual (P2v) Recovery
-   Instant Verification
-   Instant VM Recovery
-   Job Chaining
-   LAN-Free Data Transfernetwork Acceleration
-   Live Chat
-   Log Truncation
-   Native Change Tracking
-   Physical Machine Backup
-   Replication From Backup
-   Replica Verification
-   Self-Backup
-   Swap Data Exclusion
-   VM Backup
-   Vmware VM Replication

Backup for VMware, Hyper-V and Nutanix Enterprise

$599.00

Other,One Time

It includes:

-   Active Directory Integration
-   Amazon Ec2 Instance Backup
-   Application Support
-   Automated VM Failover
-   Auto-Update
-   Backup Copy
-   Backup to Amazon S3
-   Backup to Wasabi
-   Bandwidth Throttling
-   Branding
-   Cross-Platform Recovery
-   Deduplication Appliance Support
-   Deploy as a VA or AWS AMI
-   Encryption
-   Encryption in Flight and at Rest
-   Full Recovery
-   Global Data Deduplication
-   Global Search
-   Immutable Repository
-   Install on NAS
-   Install on Raspberry Pi
-   Install on Windows and Linux
-   Instant File Recovery to Source
-   Instant Verification
-   Instant VM Recovery (Flash VM Boot)
-   Job Chaining
-   LAN-Free Data Transfer
-   Live Chat
-   Log Truncation
-   Multi-Tenancy
-   Native Backup to Tape
-   Network Acceleration
-   Policy-Based Backup
-   Replication From Backup
-   Replica Verification
-   Self-Backup Calendar
-   Self-Service
-   Site Recovery
-   Spolicy-Based Replication
-   Tenant Resource Allocation
-   Two-Factor Authentication
-   VM Backup
-   Vmware VM Replication

Value for money

4.8 (436)

4.8

Based on 436 reviews

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Amazon S3](https://www.capterra.com/p/174285/Amazon-S3/)[

Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage](https://www.capterra.com/p/155180/Backblaze-for-Business/)[

Synology Drive](https://www.capterra.com/p/233483/Synology-Drive/)[

Wasabi](https://www.capterra.com/p/205116/Wasabi/)[

Azure Blob Storage](https://www.capterra.com/p/251505/Azure-Blob-Storage/)[

HPE GreenLake](https://www.capterra.com/p/208825/HPE-GreenLake/)[

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## Support, customer service and training options

Customer Service

4.8 (436)

Support

-   Email/Help Desk
-   FAQs/Forum
-   Knowledge Base
-   Phone Support
-   24/7 (Live rep)
-   Chat

Training

-   In Person
-   Live Online
-   Webinars
-   Documentation
-   Videos

Deployment

-   Web
-   Android
-   iPhone/iPad

Typical users

-   Freelancers
-   Small businesses
-   Mid size businesses
-   Enterprises

Customer Service

4.8 (436)

4.8

Based on 436 reviews

## User reviews

Overall rating

4.8

Based on 457 reviews

Filter by rating

5(376)

4(76)

3(4)

2(0)

1(1)

Mentioned topic

Sorted by most recent

MP

Matteo P.

Cybersecurity Specialist

Computer & Network Security

### "Reliable, Easy-to-Use, and Cost-Effective Backup Solution"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

3.0

3.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

March 13, 2026

Overall, my experience with NAKIVO Backup & Replication has been very positive. It has helped simplify backup management, improve recovery readiness, and provide a dependable solution for protecting critical systems. The product feels mature, practical, and well suited for organizations that want strong backup and disaster recovery capabilities without excessive complexity or cost.

Pros

What I liked most about NAKIVO Backup & Replication is its simplicity and reliability. The interface is clean, easy to navigate, and makes it straightforward to configure backup, replication, and recovery tasks. I also appreciate the flexible deployment options and the ability to manage backups efficiently without adding unnecessary complexity.

Cons

One area that could be improved is the reporting and alerting, which could be a bit more detailed out of the box. In larger environments, the web interface can sometimes feel slightly less responsive than expected, but overall this has not had a major impact on daily operations.

Review source

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TY

Tal Y.

Admin

Utilities

### "Great backup solution for all"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

March 12, 2026

Pros

I’ve been testing out NAKIVO lately, and honestly, it’s probably the only backup solution I’ve found that gives you full web-based management from start to finish. You can do everything - setup, scheduling, recovery, and monitoring - straight from the browser. I couldn’t find anything close to that in the open-source world. It’s also super easy to maintain and troubleshoot. The logs are clear and detailed, and the docs actually make sense (which is rare). I had a working backup for my Linux server in under five minutes, even without knowing the product beforehand - that’s how straightforward it is.

Cons

The only downside is the price, which can feel a bit steep if you’re just using it for a home lab. But considering how solid and long-term the solution is, I’d say it’s totally worth paying a bit more for peace of mind and ease of use.

Alternatives considered

[UrBackup](https://www.capterra.com/p/171074/UrBackup/)

[Proxmox VE](https://www.capterra.com/p/210797/Proxmox-VE/)

[Bacula Enterprise](https://www.capterra.com/p/171076/Modern-Data-Center/)

Reasons for choosing NAKIVO Backup & Replication

I haven’t come across any open-source project that matches that level of simplicity in setup and maintenance.

Review source

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MA

Mark A.

CTO

Non-Profit Organization Management

### "Reliable, Cost-Effective Backup That Just Works"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

February 27, 2026

Overall, it’s been a dependable backup solution that does exactly what we need it to do. It provides strong VM protection, reliable restores, and good performance without the overhead or pricing of some larger enterprise platforms. For our environment, it strikes the right balance between capability and simplicity.

Pros

Reliable, straightforward, and "cost-effective." Deployment was simple, the interface is clean, and backup jobs are easy to manage. It gives us solid protection without unnecessary complexity. Customer support has been great!

Cons

I would like to see a better scheduling interface or options. Also, monitoring for Hyper V environment which is the only reason I don't give 5 stars ;-)

Switched from

[Veeam Data Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/154905/Veeam-Availability-Suite/)

Costs. Your survey is too long. It deters people from completing them

Review source

Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication.

JK

Junaid K.

IT

Food Production

### "Reliable Backup Solution with Great Support Team"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

January 24, 2026

Overall, my experience with NAKIVO Backup & Replication has been very good. I especially appreciate the support I received during deployment. The support, sales, and technical teams were very helpful, responsive, and cooperative throughout the process.

Pros

What I like most about NAKIVO Backup & Replication is its ease of use and reliability. The interface is simple to manage, backups run smoothly, and the support team is very responsive. It also offers great value for money compared to other solutions.

Cons

Nothing specific to mention. Overall, I’m happy with all the features, performance, and reliability of the product.

Review source

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WE

Wilson E.

Senior Data Management

Retail

### "Simple, Fast and Effective"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

November 10, 2025

My overall experience with Nakivo has been very positive. It's reliable, easy to set up, and keeps our backups running smoothly with minimal effort

Pros

What I like most about Nakivo is how simple and efficient it es to manage VMware vSphere backups. The web-bassed interface is very intuitive, and setup takes only a few minutes

Cons

What I liked least about Nakivo is the limited reporting and alert customization. The system gives useful information, but it could offer more detailed insights and flexible filters

Review source

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Caeilte R.

director

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

### "interim review"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

3.0

3.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

6/10

November 4, 2025

so far so good. The Nakivo company are easy to deal with and the license delivery is straightforward.

Pros

Can be hosted in TrueNas which is useful as a separate VM (jail in BSD) ; so target for backups is separate device with the nakivo hosted on it

Cons

Sometimes error messages dont help such as "Internal error" when a VM back up job fails. It would be more useful if all errors encountered with a vm backup job gave meaningful messages

Switched from

[Veeam Kasten](https://www.capterra.com/p/10028813/Veeam-Kasten/)

we required a less expensive option for our purposes

Review source

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SD

Saul d.

Administrador de Sistemas

Textiles

### "Fácil de usar, y cumple con lo que ofrece "

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

October 31, 2025

A sigo una experiencia muy buena, se a logrado sacar backup de las VMs fin afectar el funcionamiento o apagar las VMs

Pros

Lo fácil que es usar la herramienta y el soporte es muy bueno, en realidad el producto cumplo con lo que ofrece de una manera muy eficiente.

Cons

Por el tiempo que llevamos usándolo, de momento no se tiene punto negativo, la herramienta tiene un buen potencial y utilidades que empresas pequeñas y medianas les ayudará a tener respaldos a un costo moderado

Review source

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LO

Luis O.

Server Administrator

Retail

### "Nakivo: Potente y Fácil"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

October 30, 2025

Ha sido muy sencillo integrarlo, es muy intuitivo y fácil de usar. Me gusta que cumple lo que promete y veo que el potencial de la herramienta es muy grande.

Pros

Las cosas que más me han gustado de Nakivo son: Su Curva de Aprendizaje, el Soporte ya que hemos tenido un acompañamiento muy bueno y se ha tenido muy buena atención, también me gusta mucho la Interfaz de Usuario

Cons

De momento todo me gusta, sería interesante poder tener la opción de pausar el backup y luego poder reanudarlo.

Review source

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Hanri L.

System Engineer

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

### "Reliable and Easy-to-Use Backup Solution with Excellent Support"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

3/10

October 30, 2025

My overall experience with NAKIVO has been excellent. The product is reliable, efficient, and easy to manage. The quick support response and helpful remote sessions make it very convenient to troubleshoot and learn new features.

Pros

NAKIVO Backup & Replication is very easy to use and has a clean interface. The support team is very responsive — they even provide remote assistance when needed. It also supports immutable backups, and the VM backup compression works really well, saving a lot of storage space.

Cons

So far, I haven’t found any major issues. However, it would be great if the real-time replication setup process could be simplified even more for new users. Also, when the backup folders are encrypted, it becomes difficult to identify which VM each folder belongs to.

Switched from

[Veeam Data Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/154905/Veeam-Availability-Suite/)

NAKIVO offers a more cost-effective solution

Review source

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WQ

Wisdom Q.

System Engineer

Banking

### "The tool for the moment"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

October 16, 2025

From customer support, technical support to licensing makes Nakivo the best solution on the market. It also allows easy integration with other third party solutions such as Active Directory.

Pros

Nakivo Backup and Replication is easy to implement, has a friendly user interface and it is easy to use.

Cons

I would like the Nakivo team to explore backing up or replicating supporting platforms such as the IBM AIX servers

Alternatives considered

[Veeam Data Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/154905/Veeam-Availability-Suite/)

Reasons for choosing NAKIVO Backup & Replication

Licensing fee for Nakivo as compated to Veeam was way cheaper. Secondly, the functionality was almost the same for both.

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