Protect Your Data with IDrive Linux Package

Linux Package Guide

Download IDrive Linux Package

Introduction

Backup and secure your Linux machine data with the IDrive® for Linux package. Protect your files/folders during transfer and storage using 256-bit AES encryption and an optional private key for enhanced security.

System/Software Requirements

Linux (CentOS/Ubuntu/Fedora/OpenSUSE/Linux Mint/Raspberry Pi) - 32-bit/64-bit


Sections in this guide:

Download the IDrive® for Linux Package
Install the IDrive® for Linux Package
Use the IDrive® for Linux Package

Download the IDrive® FOR LINUX Package

  1. Download the latest IDrive® for Linux package to your Linux machine.
  2. Open the terminal and navigate to the download path.
  3. Provide executable permission to the downloaded idriveforlinux.bin file:
    $ chmod a+x idriveforlinux.bin
  4. To view usage options, run:
    $ ./idriveforlinux.bin

Arguments:

  1. --install: Install the package
  2. --update: Update the existing installation
  3. --uninstall: Uninstall the package

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Install the IDrive® for Linux Package

  1. Run the installation command and follow the instructions: ./idriveforlinux.bin --install
  2. Upon completion, a default backup set is created with your home directory folders, and a daily backup schedule is applied.

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  3. Use the Schedule Backup option in the main menu to modify the backup set and adjust the schedule.

Use the IDrive® for Linux Package

  1. Navigate to /opt/IDriveForLinux/bin and run:
    ./idrive main_menu
  2. Select a menu option to perform operations like backup, local backup, restore, local restore, schedules, setting, viewing log files, and more.