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Here are some Frequently Asked Questions about IDrive and its features

In case your query has not been addressed below, contact us through the feedback form for a prompt response.

IDrive General Questions
How much data can I store in my free account?
faq How is data encrypted on transmission?
faq How is data encrypted on storage for IDrive for Windows?
faq Can I change the encryption key for my existing IDrive for Windows account?
faq Can I use my IDrive account to perform backups from multiple computers?
faq Can I restore my backed up data to any computer of my choice?
faq What is IDrive Web Client?
faq How do I delete files/folders backed up to my IDrive account?













 
How much data can I store in my free account?

You can store upto 2 GB of data in the free account and try out all the features of IDrive. By referring contacts, you can avail an extra 10 GB space for free.

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How is data encrypted on transmission?

All data transferred between the IDrive application and server is encrypted using 128-bit SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology - the industry standard encryption for data transmission.

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How is data encrypted on storage for IDrive for Windows?

All data stored on the IDrive servers is encrypted using a secure key with a password known only to you. IDrive uses industry standard AES 256-bit encryption* on storage - ideal for higher security needs of Financial, Healthcare and Government organizations.

WARNING: IDrive does not store the user-supplied password anywhere on its servers. It is recommended that you memorize the password and take a hard copy and archive it in at a safe location. However, if you select the Default encryption option, there is no need to remember the password.

Without this encryption key, you will not be able to retrieve data.


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Can I change the encryption key for my existing IDrive for Windows account?

No. Once the encryption key is assigned to your account, it cannot be changed. You can create a new account and start using it with the encryption key of your choice.

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Can I use my IDrive account to perform backups from multiple computers?

No. IDrive is designed only to perform backup operations from a single computer to maintain the consistency and preserve the integrity of backups. To backup data from multiple computers, we recommend using separate IDrive accounts.

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Can I restore my backed up data to any computer of my choice?

Yes. You can restore data backed up to your IDrive account, to any computer of your choice, using the IDrive application. However, you need to install the application on the system(s). Ensure that these computers have all the system requirements needed for IDrive.

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What is IDrive Web Client?

IDrive Web Client helps you view, search and restore files backed up into your account, directly from the website. There is no need to use the IDrive desktop application for these operations. more

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How do I delete files/folders backed up to my IDrive account?

Listed below are the steps to delete the files/folders backed up to your IDrive account.

  • Login to IDrive application.
  • Launch the IDrive Classic interface.
  • Click the 'Restore' button to go to the restore view.
  • Select the files/folders that you want to delete from your account.
  • Click the 'Delete' button.

Note: You cannot delete files using the IDrive Explorer interface.

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starIDrive has 256-bit AES encryption on storage with an encryption key provided by the user while logging into the application.




















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