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Just so, how safe is IDrive?

Security and Privacy IDrive says it uses 256-bit AES to encrypt data locally, by using either a key that IDrive sets or a private key created by the user. Your data remains encrypted during transmission and while at rest on the servers. It remains encrypted until you restore it on the client end.

Furthermore, does IDrive backup external drives? Yes, you can! IDrive allows you to select files from attached storage devices (like USB sticks and external hard drives) and back them up to your IDrive account. Many people use external storage to backup data – the problem is that external hard drives just aren't reliable – they constantly fail.

Subsequently, one may also ask, does IDrive backup emails?

IDrive supports backup and restore of multiple Office 365 Exchange mailboxes, hosted online. You can backup and restore mailbox data, like email folders, calendars, contacts and tasks.

What files does IDrive backup?

Backup - IDrive For Windows. For the first time when you sign in to your IDrive account, critical folders like Desktop, Documents, Pictures, Videos and Music are pre-selected for backup. IDrive creates a unique folder in your cloud account with your computer name to backup data.