{"id":61118,"date":"2025-09-29T20:05:24","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T16:05:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/?p=61118"},"modified":"2025-11-26T16:11:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T12:11:24","slug":"msp360-backup-free-idrive-e2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/blog\/msp360-backup-free-idrive-e2\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Started with MSP360 Backup Free and IDrive e2"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this blog post, we\u2019ll provide a step-by-step guide on how to connect MSP360 Backup free and iDrive e2 storage account. <\/span>MSP360 Backup freeware isn't just a basic tool; it's a comprehensive solution offering robust features, including recently introduced image-based backup, object lock, and an impressive increase to 5 TB of free storage. Yes, you read that right \u2013 5 terabytes of free storage to protect your most important files!<\/span><\/p>\n

MSP360 Backup Free - Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n

MSP360 <\/span>Free Backup software<\/span><\/a> is a reliable, cross-platform solution designed for personal data backup on Windows, Linux, and macOS. MSP360 Backup Free provides reliable data protection, and with recently introduced image-based backup, object lock and increase to 5 TB of storage, you can safeguard your valuable data at no cost.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

MSP360 <\/span>cloud backup software<\/span><\/a> allows you to store your backup data on a local device as well as in the cloud storage. With the direct integration with iDrive e2 you can take advantage of <\/span>IDrive e2's fast and scalable cloud-object storage<\/span><\/a> to ensure your data protection needs are fully covered.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Simplified Setup for Maximum Protection<\/span><\/h3>\n

Getting Started with MSP360 Backup Free and IDrive e2<\/b> focuses on making the process as straightforward as possible. You don\u2019t need to be an IT expert to secure your data effectively. The integration between MSP360 Backup Free and IDrive e2 is designed for simplicity, from creating your access keys and buckets to configuring your backup plans.<\/span><\/p>\n

This ease of use means you can quickly get your data protected without a steep learning curve, allowing you to focus on what matters most to you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why MSP360 Free Backup Software Utilizes the Best Technologies for IDrive e2<\/span><\/h2>\n

MSP360's integration with IDrive e2 isn't just a simple connection; it's built on leveraging the best technological advantages of both platforms to provide a superior backup experience. Here are the steps:<\/span><\/p>\n

Step1. Create an IDrive e2 Storage Account<\/span><\/h3>\n

Step 2. Create Access Key and Secret Key<\/span><\/h3>\n

Step 3. Create a Bucket<\/span><\/h3>\n

Step 4. Download, install and activate MSP360 Backup freeware Step 5. Add your IDrive e2 storage account as a backup destination<\/span><\/h3>\n

Step 6. Create a Backup Plan<\/span><\/h3>\n

Step1. Create an IDrive e2 Storage Account<\/span><\/p>\n

If you already have an IDrive e2 storage account, you can proceed to Step 2. If not, here\u2019s how to get started with IDrive e2:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Complete the <\/span>signup form on their website<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. You\u2019ll then be redirected to the <\/span>Dashboard <\/b>in the IDrive e2 web console, where you can manage and configure your account.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Once that\u2019s done, you are all set.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \"IDrive<\/p>\n

    Step 2. Create Access Key and Secret Key<\/span><\/h2>\n

    To start working with IDrive e2, you\u2019ll need to create an access key and secret key pair. This can be done in the <\/span>Access Keys<\/b> tab: first, click the <\/span>Create Access Key<\/b> button, enter a name, and select a region from the list. Next, assign the appropriate permissions and buckets for this access key.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Once the access key and secret key pair is generated, make sure to save it, because this information will not be available again. You\u2019ll need these keys to connect MSP360 Backup to your IDrive e2 storage account.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Step 3. Create a Bucket<\/span><\/h2>\n

    To start working with a bucket, go to the <\/span>Dashboard <\/b>page and select the desired location. Then, open the <\/span>Buckets <\/b>tab and click <\/span>Create Bucket<\/b>. From there, you can configure access settings, enable object lock, set up encryption, and more for this specific bucket.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Step 4. Download, install and activate MSP360 Backup freeware<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

    To start using MSP360 Backup Free, <\/span>download the agent<\/span><\/a> on your target endpoint. After installation, select <\/span>Use Home Edition<\/b> to proceed with the solution for personal use.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Step 5. Add your IDrive e2 storage account as a backup destination<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Adding IDrive e2 as a storage destination is pretty simple and straightforward: open the menu on the left side of the agent, find the Add New Account<\/strong> button, and select IDrive e2 from the list.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    \"add<\/p>\n

    Set up your IDrive e2 storage account settings by entering the account display name, access key, and secret key. Then, select the desired bucket from the drop-down list and specify whether you\u2019d like to enable object lock (immutability).<\/span><\/p>\n

    Object lock (immutability) protects your data from alterations or deletions, ensuring maximum data safety.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    Once completed, your new IDrive e2 storage account will appear in the list of accounts within the agent.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Step 6. Create a Backup Plan<\/span><\/h2>\n

    To create your first file-level backup plan with MSP360 file backup software<\/a>, click the Files<\/strong> icon in the upper-left corner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    \"File<\/p>\n

    On the second step, select IDrive e2 as your storage destination, then follow the backup wizard to customize your backup plan.<\/span><\/p>\n

    With this backup plan wizard, you can select which files or folders to back up, set up custom schedules, configure retention policy settings and specify how long you need to keep your file versions.<\/span><\/p>\n

    If you choose to create an image-based backup plan (now available in MSP360 Backup Free), you\u2019ll be able to capture a complete snapshot of your system and enable object lock for maximum data protection with MSP360 Backup Free and IDrive e2.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \"Image-based<\/p>\n

    Further reading<\/span> <\/span>How to create a file-level backup plan with MSP360 Backup Free<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

    Further reading<\/span> <\/span>How to create an image-based backup plan with MSP360 Backup Free<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

    Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Securing your data doesn\u2019t have to be complicated or expensive. With <\/span>MSP360 Backup Free<\/b> and its seamless integration with <\/span>IDrive e2<\/b>, you gain a powerful, user-friendly, and most importantly, free solution to protect your digital life. Dive into our blog post and start safeguarding your valuable data today.<\/span> Getting started with MSP360 Backup Free and IDrive e2 is quick and simple. Start protecting your data today with a reliable, scalable solution.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    In this blog post, we\u2019ll provide a step-by-step guide on how to connect MSP360 Backup free and iDrive e2 storage account. MSP360 Backup freeware isn’t just a basic tool; it’s a comprehensive solution offering robust features, including recently introduced image-based backup, object lock, and an impressive increase to 5 TB of free storage. Yes, you […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":82,"featured_media":61135,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[886,878,887],"tags":[1022],"class_list":["post-61118","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-backup-and-dr-guides","category-msp-university","category-storage-guides","tag-msp360-backup-free-idrive-e2"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61118","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/82"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61118"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61118\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":61502,"href":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61118\/revisions\/61502"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/61135"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61118"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61118"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61118"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}