Getting Started with IONOS HiDrive
With HiDrive - the cloud solution from IONOS - you can store, edit, and share your data securely and with GDPR-compliance in the IONOS data centres.
With a computer, smartphone, or tablet; Privately or professionally; Alone or with a team: HiDrive is the simple and fast online storage solution to have up-to-date data always and everywhere.
This article will help you get started with HiDrive. An overview of all existing HiDrive topics in the Help Centre can be found here.
Setting Up IONOS HiDrive
HiDrive is ready for operation in just a few steps. After the one-time activation through your IONOS account, you can link all of the devices you will use with HiDrive. There are various options available to you for this:
- Apps for Windows or Mac
- Protocols (CIFS/SMB, rsync, WebDAV for Windows, WebDAV for Mac)
- Smartphone apps for Android and iPhone
Possible Uses of HiDrive
After setting up HiDrive, the following usage options are available to you, among others:
- Uploading data
- Connecting to IONOS Mail Business to create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
- Automatically saving email attachments
- Backing up photos and videos from your smartphone or tablet
- Playing music and video files directly from your HiDrive storage
Sharing
One of the greatest advantages of HiDrive is the sharing of data. The articles Using shared folders and Managing HiDrive Users explain the basics.
For the best possible security of your data, HiDrive supports the use of VeraCrypt and Boxcryptor and provides its own encryption feature.
Backup of Your Devices
HiDrive supports you with backups of your important data:
- Android and iOS Smartphones
- Windows systems
- QNAP NAS
- Plesk support (for your own WordPress websites)
General information about managing your HiDrive backups is available here.