IDrive® Features

Multiple Device Backup

Backup multiple PCs, Macs, Linux, iPhones, iPads and Android devices into a single account.

In addition, data from external hard drives can also be backed up.

Cloud Drive

Files and folders will be synced in real time across all the devices that you link using Cloud Drive. The Cloud Drive storage does not impact your backup storage, and matches your backup storage limit.

Entire Machine Backup

Backup the entire system and enable complete machine restore in the event of a disaster.

IDrive Express™

Quick backup and retrieval of data in less than a week via physical storage shipment, ensuring no bandwidth usage.

Snapshots and Versioning*

Snapshots provide historical view of data for point-in-time recovery and help protect against ransomware; IDrive retains upto 30 previous versions of all files backed up to your account.

iPhone, iPad and Android Backup

Access files backed up from PCs, Macs, and Linux computers or synced from connected devices; protect mobile data with apps for iOS and Android.

Security and Privacy

Transfer and store files with 256-bit AES encryption using a user-defined key that is not stored anywhere on the servers.

IDrive® for Office

Create, edit, and collaborate on Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF files in Cloud Drive. Share files directly with view-only or edit permissions.

Fast-Fast-Fast

Incremental and compressed backups will ease network bandwidth by transferring the modified portions of a file.

Cloud Applications Backup

Enable as add-ons to back up Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce, Dropbox & Box data.

Available as an Add-on. $20/Seat/Year (7-day free trial)

Microsoft Office 365 Backup

Secure your OneDrive, Outlook, Exchange, Sharepoint, and Teams data

Google Workspace Backup

Protect your Gmail, Drive, Calendar, and Contacts data

Salesforce Backup

Compliant Cloud Backup and Recovery for Production and Sandbox organizations

Data from Dropbox

Safeguard your Drive and Team Folders data

Box Backup

Keep your Drive data safe from loss and disaster

Native NAS Backup

Back up Synology and QNAP NAS devices directly to IDrive’s scalable cloud storage.

Available as an Add-on. Starting at $40/TB/Year

Synology Backup

Back up Synology NAS directly to the cloud with built-in tools.

QNAP Backup

Native cloud integration for effortless QNAP NAS backups.

Export Backups

Export and download your backed up and synced data in portable formats for easy transfer, offline access, and long-term retention.

Continuous Data Protection

IDrive automatically recognizes the modified parts of files and backs them up.

Retrieve Data

Search and restore files from the desktop application or via any browser; provision to recover deleted files from Trash within a period of 30 days.

True Archiving

No data is deleted from the IDrive online account until you manually delete or run 'Archive Cleanup' to match your computer data to your account.

Stay Informed

Activity reports, backup status reports, share reports - all keep you informed.

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Server Cloud Backup

Secure online backups for running databases and servers like MS SQL Server, On-premise MS Exchange Server, On-premise MS SharePoint Server, Oracle Server, System State, Hyper-V, VMware and Linux Servers.

IDrive® Thin Client

The IDrive thin client application has limited GUI and runs in the background. You can backup the computers or restore data, manage settings and more, via the web.

Linux Server Backup

Backup Linux machines using desktop application, the web interface or scripts package to secure data.

IDrive® BMR

Onsite Bare-Metal Disaster Recovery with Cloud Replication solution for SMBs.

Multiple Express Transfers

Get free physical data transfer, 3 times a year for quick backup of business data via IDrive Express™.

Business Compliance

IDrive assists business to comply with regulations like HIPAA, SOX, GLBA and SEC/FINRA.

Mass deployment

Remotely install the IDrive® application on multiple PCs and Macs in one go using group policy.

Frequently Asked Questions
What are the key features of IDrive online backup?

IDrive offers a comprehensive online backup solution with automatic and manual backups, continuous data protection, incremental and compressed backups, ransomware protection through snapshots and versioning, AES 256-bit encryption, multiple device backup, file sharing, cloud sync, and remote management. It helps protect your files, photos, videos, and entire systems across computers and mobile devices from a single account.

Can I back up multiple computers and devices with one IDrive account?

Yes. With one IDrive account, you can back up multiple Windows PCs, Macs, Linux computers, iPhones, iPads, and Android devices. Your backups are managed from a single dashboard, making it easy to protect all your personal or business devices without purchasing separate backup plans.

How does IDrive protect backups from ransomware?

IDrive helps protect your data with snapshots and file versioning. If ransomware encrypts or corrupts your files, you can restore a clean version from an earlier backup. Combined with secure cloud backup and 256-bit AES encryption, IDrive helps ensure your data remains recoverable and protected.

What is IDrive Cloud Drive, and how is it different from online backup?

IDrive Online backup automatically protects your files and devices for recovery in case of data loss, while IDrive Cloud Drive is designed for file syncing and sharing across devices. Online backup preserves multiple versions of your data, whereas Cloud Drive keeps your files synchronized so you can access the latest version from anywhere.

Can I restore deleted files and previous versions with IDrive?

Yes. IDrive lets you restore deleted files and recover previous file versions through snapshots and version history. Whether files were accidentally deleted, overwritten, or affected by ransomware, you can quickly restore the version you need from your cloud backup.

Can IDrive back up Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace data?

Yes. IDrive protects Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace accounts by backing up emails, contacts, calendars, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, Gmail, Google Drive, Contacts, and Calendar data. This provides an additional layer of protection against accidental deletion, ransomware, and data loss.

Does IDrive delete cloud files when I delete them from my computer?

No. when you delete files from your computer, they are not removed from your cloud backup. They remain available for recovery unless you delete them using the Archive or Periodic Cleanup options.

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* For accounts created prior to 11-07-2018, you can restore up to 10 versions.