# What is IDrive Online Backup used for?

What is IDrive Online Backup used for?

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## Comments
### Comment 1

I use it as an additional off-site backup for all the files on my laptop. I use OneDrive on a limited basis, out of concern that if they were hacked, I'd have no access to my data. My reasoning is that Microsoft is a more likely target due to their ubiquitous nature, whereas iDrive isn't as big a target. 

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### Comment 2

The answer is more than simple. It's like a safety box in a bank. If a tragedy happens to you, like your computer being stolen. A fire at the residence which causes your computer to go through it, or a flood, tornado, etc. By purchasing a new computer equipment, you will be able to recover all your data. So, you will not have lost anything since your misfortune.

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#### Reply 1

I was so gonna say that. A safety box bank! That's clever!

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[IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2](https://www.g2.com/products/idrive-online-and-saas-backup-object-storage-e2/reviews)

## Related Category
[Online Backup](https://www.g2.com/categories/online-backup)

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