True archiving

Backed up data is not deleted for an active account even if corresponding data has been removed from your PC - unless you opt for Automatic Sync.

Continuous Backup

IDrive automatically recognizes the modified parts of files / folders and backs them up every 10 minutes.

Mapped drive support

Data backup from mapped drives to your IDrive account even if your computer is logged off.

Open/Locked file backup support

Reliable backup of open / locked files like Outlook files (.pst), QuickBooks, MS-Excel and so on.

Versioning

Up to 30 versions of backed up files are maintained in your account.

Block level incremental backups

Only modified portions of your files are backed up to your account after full initial backup.

Bandwidth throttle

Optimize bandwidth usage to allow other Internet-based applications to function smoothly.

No limit on the upload / download size

No file size limit for backup; upgrade to a higher plan in case your file size exceeds the quota.

Notification on the status of scheduled backups

Receive desktop alerts and / or email intimation on the status of the backup jobs.

Windows Explorer like interface for easy restore

Drag-n-drop or copy-n-paste to restore data from IDrive Explorer to your local computer.

Backup from Windows Explorer

Add files and folders to Backup set or perform interactive backup from Windows Explorer.

Quick Search

Locate backed up data easily and restore to your local computer.

Access of Backup/Restore log information
from web

View logs of backup / restore / delete operations from the website.

Encryption on transfer

128-bit SSL encryption on data transfer.

Encryption on storage

256-bit AES encryption on data storage.