Network-Attached Storage (NAS) devices are essential for storing business-critical data, offering a simple and centralized solution for managing files across your entire network. However, relying solely on NAS for data storage comes with risks. These devices are susceptible to hardware failures, cyber threats, and virus attacks, putting your valuable files at risk. Without an additional layer of protection, a single data disaster could lead to irreversible loss. Safeguard your data with a reliable backup strategy beyond just local NAS storage.

IDrive's online data protection is all you need!

Backing up your NAS data to the cloud is the most effective way to ensure data protection and disaster recovery. With IDrive, you get a single cloud backup solution for all your computers, mobile devices, and NAS systems.

  • Multiple device backup - Backup multiple PC, Mac, Linux, iPhones, iPads, Android devices, NAS devices and servers into a single account.
  • Snapshot and versioning - IDrive retains upto 30 previous versions of all files backed up to your account.
  • Fast and efficient backup – Speed up your initial data transfer with IDrive Express™, which securely ships your data to the cloud via a physical storage device.
  • End-to-end encryption – Your files are protected with 256-bit AES encryption and an optional private key for enhanced security.

Backup NAS as a Mapped Drive (Recommended)

IDrive makes it easy to backup your NAS data to the cloud. The recommended method is adding NAS as a mapped drive, which provides a seamless and automated backup experience.

You can easily backup your NAS device by adding it as a mapped drive on any computer running the IDrive desktop application.

Steps to back up your NAS device as a mapped drive:

  1. Map your NAS device as a network drive on your PCs, Macs or Linux computer running the IDrive application.
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  2. Open the IDrive desktop application, click ‘Modify’ and select the mapped drive from the popup to include it in your backup set.
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  3. Your NAS data will be automatically backed up to your IDrive account during the next scheduled or manual backup.
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This method ensures smooth and continuous backup without requiring additional NAS-specific applications.

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