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IceDrive Cloud Storage Support in OurClone

IceDrive works with OurClone for sync, transfer, encrypted backup, and mounting as a local folder. Learn how to add IceDrive and use it safely.

Sync Transfer Backup Mount as Local Folder

What Is IceDrive?

IceDrive is a cloud storage provider with WebDAV support on eligible plans. OurClone can connect IceDrive for sync, transfer, encrypted backup, and mount workflows through WebDAV.

Official website: https://icedrive.net/

  • Good for users already storing files in IceDrive.
  • Uses the IceDrive WebDAV endpoint and account credentials.
  • Works as a source or destination once WebDAV access is enabled on the account.

What OurClone Supports for IceDrive

Operation How it works in OurClone
Sync Keep a folder on IceDrive synchronized with another cloud storage account or a local folder. OurClone compares file changes and updates only what needs to change.
Transfer Copy or move files between IceDrive, your Mac, and other connected cloud providers. Transfers run through your local computer, so you stay in control of the data path.
Backup Create an encrypted backup repository on IceDrive, then save snapshots of local folders. Later snapshots are incremental, so unchanged files do not need to be uploaded again.
Mount Mount IceDrive as a local directory in macOS or Windows, then browse and manage remote files from the operating system file manager.

IceDrive Upload and Download Limits

These limits come from the storage provider or protocol, not from OurClone. OurClone still has to respect provider file-size caps, API quotas, bandwidth rules, account storage quota, and server-side throttling.

Upload limits No fixed public per-file upload limit was found in the provider documentation checked for this page. Practical limits depend on account storage quota, provider API throttling, file path rules, and network reliability.
Download limits No fixed public download cap was found in the provider documentation checked for this page. Downloads may still be limited by bandwidth policy, sharing limits, API rate limits, or server configuration.
OurClone tip For large OurClone sync, transfer, backup, or mount jobs, start with a small test folder, keep the computer awake, and check the Task log for provider throttling or quota errors.

How to Add IceDrive in OurClone

IceDrive is added through WebDAV-compatible connection settings in OurClone.

  1. Open IceDrive in your browser and find the WebDAV address for your account or server.
  2. In OurClone, open Add Storage and select IceDrive or WebDAV.
  3. Enter the WebDAV URL, username, and password. The default WebDAV URL is typically https://webdav.icedrive.io/.
  4. Connect and confirm that IceDrive appears in your storage list.
If the account uses two-factor authentication, create an app-specific password and use that in OurClone.

Sync and Transfer Workflow

After IceDrive is connected, open the Migrate area in OurClone. Choose IceDrive as the source or destination, select the folders you want to work with, then choose the task mode.

  • Copy duplicates files while keeping the source unchanged.
  • Move transfers files and removes them from the source after completion.
  • Sync keeps the destination aligned with the source folder.
Select files for transfer in OurClone

Task progress is visible in the Task tab, including completed, skipped, and failed files.

Monitor transfer progress in OurClone

Backup Workflow

For backups, first create a backup repository on IceDrive. A repository needs a name, a storage path, and an encryption password. Keep this password safe because it is required for both future snapshots and restores.

  1. Open Backup and create or choose a repository on IceDrive.
  2. Open the repository and click New Backup.
  3. Select local folders such as ~/Documents, ~/Pictures, or a project folder.
  4. Start the snapshot. The first run uploads the full selection; later runs are incremental.
  5. Use Restore from a backup record when you need to recover files to a local directory.
Select local folders to back up in OurClone
Monitor backup progress in OurClone

Mount IceDrive as a Local Folder

OurClone can mount IceDrive as a local operating-system directory. This is useful when you want to browse cloud files in Finder or File Explorer, open files from desktop apps, or copy files with the same habits you use for local folders.

  • Open the mount area in OurClone and select your connected IceDrive account.
  • Choose the remote path you want to expose locally.
  • Pick a local mount point, then start the mount.
  • When finished, unmount cleanly from OurClone before disconnecting your network or shutting down.
Mount cloud storage as a local folder in OurClone

Best Practices for IceDrive

  • Use a clear folder naming convention such as /ourclone-backups, /sync, or /archive.
  • Confirm that your IceDrive account has enough storage before running a large migration or backup.
  • Run a small test sync or restore before relying on a new workflow for important files.
  • For large first-time jobs, keep your computer awake and connected to a stable network.
  • If authentication fails later, reconnect the account or refresh the token before restarting the task.