Faster backup and retrieval via physical shipment

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All you need to do is use Local Backup from the IDrive application and securely backup or restore all of your data from the hard drive and return the drive to IDrive.</p> <h3>Why IDrive Express<sup>™</sup> ?</h3> <ul> <li>Quickly transfer large amounts of data to your online account, in just a week or less.</li> <li>Data is kept safe throughout the process using military grade 256-bit AES encryption with the option for a private key. For ensuring utmost security, along with file data encryption, IDrive does file path encryption too. </li> <li>Once the data is transferred to your online account, you can continue with <a href="/online-backup-classic-faq#b115">incremental backups</a>.</li> <li>No bandwidth usage during data transfers.</li> <li> For your Servers and Databases - get <a href="/idrive-express-database-backup">faster data backups</a> and <a href="/idrive-express-database-restore">quick data restores</a>.</li> </ul> <div class="express-note-wrap"> <p class="noMargin"> <span class="red">* </span> This service comes FREE for Express Backup, once a year for Personal users and thrice yearly for Team and Business users. Subsequent backup requests will be subject to the $59.95 charge. Express Restores will be charged $99.50 per request.</p> <p>This service includes free return shipping for customers within the United States. Orders shipped outside the United States will require the customer to pay shipping fees, paid at the prevailing rate. To view an estimated fee schedule, <span class="know-more-link"> click here <img border="0" src="https://static.idriveonlinebackup.com/include/images/exp-popup.png"></span> </p> </div> <div class="anim"> <h3>Transfer time for 3 TB of Data<img src="https://static.idriveonlinebackup.com/include/images/ide-express-new.gif" alt=""></h3> </div> </div>  <div class="express_right" id="responsive-wrap-main"> <a name="expressSync"></a> <h3><a name="dwnld"></a>IDrive application </h3> <p>Download and install the application to securely transfer your data from your computer to the temporary storage device shipped to you from IDrive.</p> <div class="express_download"> <div class="express_win"> <a class="win_image windows" href="">Windows</a> <p class="express_version"><span id="win_version"></span> </p> <p><span id="win_version_date"></span></p> </div> <div class="express_mac"> <a class="mac_image mac" href="/thankyou_mac">Mac</a> <p class="express_version"> <span id="mac_ver"></span></p> <p><span id="mac_ver_date"></span></p> </div> </div> <div class="download_linux_sec"> <h2>For Linux/Unix server</h2> <div class="download_btns"> <ul> <li> <a class="debain" href="">Debian package</a> <span>(Ubuntu, Linux Mint)</span> <p id="debain_version"></p> <p id="debain_version_date"></p> </li> <li> <a class="rpm" href="">RPM package</a> <span>(Fedora, CentOS)</span> <p id="rpm_version"></p> <p id="rpm_version_date"></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div><br><br> <h3>Express Backup for Linux and NAS devices </h3> <p align="left">Transfer bulk data from your Linux machines or <a href="https://www.idrive.com/synology-backup.htm#syno-exp">Synology</a>, <a href="https://www.idrive.com/qnap-backup.htm#qnap-exp">QNAP</a>, <a href="https://www.idrive.com/asustor-backup.htm#asust-exp">Asustor</a>, and <a href="https://www.idrive.com/netgear-backup.htm#net-exp">Netgear</a> NAS devices, via physical storage shipment.</p> </div> <div class="list-item-right"> <p class="why-bus-itle"><strong>You may also be interested in</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="/small-business">Small Business</a></li> <li><a href="/iphone-ipad-android-backup/">Mobile</a></li> <li><a href="/online-backup-security">Security and Privacy</a></li> </ul> </div> </div>   <div class="express_example"> <h3> How does it work?</h3> <div class="express-data-backup"> <div class="expheader"> <a href="/idrive-express-backup">Data backup</a> <a href="/idrive-express-backup" class="backup-instruction-btn"> <img border="0" src="https://static.idriveonlinebackup.com/include/images/backup_button.png"> </a> </div> <p>Once you receive the temporary storage device, securely transfer all your data using IDrive's Local Backup and ship the device back to us. </p> <p>We will transfer your data from the device onto IDrive's primary storage devices. You can then proceed with incremental backups through the online backup process. </p> <br> <div class="center"><img src="https://static.idriveonlinebackup.com/source/images/graphic-sync-ani-blue_2904.png" alt=""> </div> </div> <div class="express-data-retrieval"> <div class="expheader"> <a href="/idrive-express-restore">Data retrieval</a> <a href="/idrive-express-restore" class="backup-retrieval-btn"> <img border="0" src="https://static.idriveonlinebackup.com/include/images/restore_buttons.png"> </a> </div> <div class="express_restore"> <a name="dwnld"></a> <p>Once you request for the retrieval of data, most recent version is taken from the IDrive servers and saved to a temporary storage device. It is then shipped to you.</p> <p>All you need to do is plug the drive into your computer via the USB cable and restore your data to your system using the IDrive application. You must return the storage device that we send you after you restore your data. </p> <div class="btn shipment_form"> <input type="submit" onClick="javascript:location.href='https://www.idrive.com/idrive/home/hardDrive'" class="express_shipment_btn" value="Shipment Form"> </div> <div class="express-notes"><strong>Note:</strong> <ul> <li>This service is not available for accounts created prior to 10-31-2011.</li> <li>The service time does not include the time the drive remains in the customer's possession as it is beyond our control.</li>  <li>You need an active IDrive subscription to avail the IDrive Express service.</li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="express_support_wrap"> For more details call us at <strong>1-855-815-8706</strong></div> </div> </div>  </div>  </div> </div> </main> <section class="supportContent fluid-support"> <div class="supportMob"> <a href="/support"> <p class="smart_tel_num">1-818-485-4333</p> </a> </div> </section> <footer> <div class="footerMain"> <div class="wrapper"> <ul> <li> <h4 class="IDlogo"><a href="/">My IDrive</a></h4> </li> <li><a href="https://www.idrive.com/idrive/signup">Sign Up</a></li> <li><a href="/online-backup-features">Features</a></li> <li><a href="/online-backup-download">Download</a></li> <li><a href="/pricing">Pricing Plans</a></li> <li><a href="/online-backup-security">Security</a></li> <li><a href="/online-backup-education">Educational Offer</a></li> <li><a href="https://blog.idrive.com/">Blog</a></li> <li><a href="/idrive-vs-competition">IDrive vs Competition</a></li> <li> <ul class="subcategory"> <li> <h4><a href="/nas-backup" class="h4Link">NAS Backup</a></h4> </li> <li><a href="/synology-backup">Synology Backup</a></li> <li><a href="/qnap-backup">QNAP Backup</a></li> <li><a href="/netgear-backup">Netgear Backup</a></li> <li><a href="/asustor-backup">Asustor Backup</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <h4>Products</h4> </li> <li><a href="/iphone-ipad-android-backup/">iPhone, iPad, Android Backup</a></li> <li><a href="/online-backup-linux">Linux Backup</a></li> <li><a href="/bare-metal-recovery/">IDrive BMR</a></li> <li><a href="/image-backup">Disk Clone</a></li> <li> <ul class="widFul"> <li> <h4><a href="/server-cloud-backup" class="h4Link">Server Cloud Backup</a></h4> </li> <li><a href="/online-backup-sql-server/" target="_self">SQL Server</a></li> <li><a href="/online-backup-exchange-server/" target="_self">On-premise MS Exchange Server</a></li> <li><a href="/online-backup-sharepoint/" target="_self">On-premise MS SharePoint Server</a></li> <li><a href="/online-backup-oracle-server/" target="_self">Oracle Server</a></li> <li><a href="/online-backup-system-state/" target="_self">System State</a></li> <li><a href="/online-backup-hyper-v/" target="_self">Hyper-V</a></li> <li><a href="/online-backup-vmware/" target="_self">VMware</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul class="featureList"> <li> <h4>Features</h4> </li> <li> <a href="/multiple-device-online-backup">Multiple Device Online Backup</a></li> <li> <a href="/small-business">Small Businesses</a></li> <li><a href="/dashboard">Manage Computers via Web</a></li> <li><a href="/snapshots">Snapshots</a></li> <li><a href="/true-archiving">True Archiving</a></li> <li> <ul class="subcategory"> <li> <h4>Services</h4> </li> <li><a href="/reseller/">Resellers</a></li> <li><a href="/idrive-express">IDrive Express</a></li> <li><a href="/online-backup-compliance">Business Compliance</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul class="helpList"> <li> <h4>Resources</h4> </li> <li><a href="/support">Support</a></li> <li><a href="/idrive-express-faq">FAQs</a></li> <li><a href="/videos">Video Tutorials</a></li> <li><a href="/online-backup-company">Corporate</a></li> <li><a href="/ventures">IDrive Ventures</a></li> <li><a href="/online-backup-news">Press Releases</a></li> <li><a href="/online-backup-reviews">Reviews</a></li> <li><a href="/terms-and-conditions">Legal</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="copyright"> <div class="wrapper"> <p>© IDrive Inc.</p> <div class="socialIcons"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IDriveBackup" class="facebook" rel="noreferer, ,noopener" target="_blank"> <img src="https://static.idriveonlinebackup.com/source/images/spacer.gif" alt="Facebook"></a> <a href="https://x.com/IDriveBackup" class="twitter" rel="noreferer, ,noopener" target="_blank"> <img src="https://static.idriveonlinebackup.com/source/images/spacer.gif" alt="Twitter"> </a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/idrive/" class="linkedin" rel="noreferer, ,noopener" target="_blank"> <img src="https://static.idriveonlinebackup.com/source/images/spacer.gif" alt="LinkedIn"> </a> </div> </div> </div> </footer>  <div class="popup_container popup_terms" > <section class="popup_header"> <h3>IDrive Express 48 - Terms</h3> <span class="popup_close_btn hide_popup"></span> </section> <section class="popup_content"> <div> <ul> <li> Orders placed during business hours will be entitled to the 48 hour time frame, excluding weekends. 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For reference here is a chart of estimated shipping charges (Prices displayed in US Dollars).</p> <div class="price-table"> <div class="price-head"> <div class="price-row"> <div class="price-col"> <span>Country</span> </div> <div class="price-col"> <span>1 TB - 5 TB Express Drives</span> </div> <div class="price-col"> <span>6 TB - 20 TB Express Drives</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="price-body"> <div class="price-row"> <div class="price-col"> <span>Canada</span> </div> <div class="price-col"> <span>$29.55</span> </div> <div class="price-col"> <span>$54.65</span> </div> </div> <div class="price-row"> <div class="price-col"> <span>Australia</span> </div> <div class="price-col"> <span>$41.20</span> </div> <div class="price-col"> <span>$89.85</span> </div> </div> <div class="price-row"> <div class="price-col"> <span>South America</span> </div> <div class="price-col"> <span>$37.10</span> </div> <div class="price-col"> <span>$79.75</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="note-sec"> <p><b>Note:</b></p> <ul> <li>Fees may change without prior notice.</li> <li>Additional fees from customs may be added for some international orders by certain countries.</li> <li>IDrive is not responsible for shipping fees or customs fees for international orders.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </section>  </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>  <script type="text/javascript" src="https://static.idriveonlinebackup.com/source/scripts/inner-script-v1.js?v=3.8.3"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://static.idriveonlinebackup.com/source/scripts/player-script.js?v=1.3.3"></script> <script language="JavaScript" src="https://static.idriveonlinebackup.com/include/js/version-change-v1.js?v=1.2.3"></script> <script src="https://static.idriveonlinebackup.com/include/scripts/idrive-express-scripts.js?v=1.3.9" type="text/javascript"></script> <script>jwplayer.key="qWdXTnHJ10Jx49vDGu1rC55hVbft577LWGpNqyG6bi394c8s";</script>  <script type="text/javascript"> window.__lc_criteo = window.__lc_criteo || {}; $(document).ready(function(){ setTimeout(function(){ var lc_criteo = document.createElement('script'); lc_criteo.type = 'text/javascript'; lc_criteo.async = true; lc_criteo.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 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