Google Drive Backup
Ensure the safety of your Google Drive and Shared Drive data with Google Drive cloud backup. Protect documents, spreadsheets, and slides with Spanning Backup for Google Workspace.

Ultimate Protection with Google Drive Backup Software
The safety of your Google Drive data is paramount. Safeguard your Drive and Shared Drives data with comprehensive protection, fast recovery and robust security.
Complete Backup
Secure every bit of your Google Drive data. Spanning provides comprehensive backup of all files, folders, and document versions, guaranteeing complete data protection for your digital workspace.
Swift Recovery
Experience rapid, hassle-free data restoration. With just a few clicks you can locate lost or corrupted files and recover them as needed, maintaining business continuity and reducing downtime.
Compliant Security
Trust in a backup solution that adheres to stringent compliance standards. Our robust security protocols safeguard your data, keeping it secure and compliant with industry regulations and standards.
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Why backup Google Drive?
Backing up Google Drive and Shared Drives is vital for safeguarding essential business data. While Google Drive is reliable, it's not immune to data loss risks like accidental deletions, sync errors, ransomware, or malicious attacks. A backup provides a quick restore option, ensuring data integrity and business continuity.
In collaborative settings, it also acts as a safety net against unintended file alterations. Furthermore, for those under regulatory mandates, backups are crucial for compliance, making them an indispensable part of any comprehensive data management and security strategy.
Get A DemoKey Features of Spanning's Google Drive Backup Solution
Automated Backup Schedules
Secure your content without lifting a finger. Automatic daily Google Drive backups ensure your data is protected for peace of mind with minimal effort.
Pinpoint Data Restoration
Lost a crucial file? No problem. With precise data restoration, easily navigate through your backups to recover exactly what you need, when you need it.
Version History Management
Never worry about overwritten files again; access and restore previous versions of your Google Drive documents to safeguard against accidental changes.
User-Friendly Interface
Backup doesn't have to be complicated. Our user-friendly interface simplifies the backup and restore process to make it manageable for users of any level.
Advanced Encryption
Your data's security is our top priority. With advanced encryption protocols, your Google Drive backups are protected against all forms of cyber threats.
Comprehensive Reporting
Gain insights into your backup health. Keep track of backup statuses, activities, and issues to stay proactive about your data's security and integrity.

Get Started with Google Drive Backup and Restore
Cloud backup for Google Drive and Shared Drives is included with Spanning Backup for Google Workspace. Effortlessly backup, manage, and recover data with our advanced, easy-to-use solution. Start protecting your files today!

Frequently Asked Questions about Google Drive Backup
Google Drive backup is a process designed to create a secure retrievable copies of all your files stored in Google Drive, such as documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. The purpose of this backup is to protect against data loss due to accidental deletions, malicious attacks, or software errors. By ensuring that a copy of your data is safely stored, you can quickly recover vital information and maintain business continuity without disruption.
Spanning Backup for Google Drive starts with an initial full backup of your entire Drive, capturing every file and folder. Following this, Spanning implements daily automated incremental backups to capture and store any changes or new additions. This means only the data that has changed since the last backup is saved, ensuring efficiency and optimal storage space. These backups are performed seamlessly in the background, ensuring your data is always up to date and can be restored to any point in time, providing comprehensive protection for your Google Drive content.
Google provides basic versioning and trash bin features that allow users to recover files within a limited timeframe. However, these native backup options have shortcomings, including limited data retention policies and the potential for permanent data loss if files are not recovered in time. They do not offer comprehensive protection against ransomware attacks or the ability to restore data to a specific point in time. This is why relying solely on Google's native backup options is not enough for full data protection, making third-party backup solutions like Spanning essential for complete data security.
Yes, with Spanning Backup for Google Drive, shared drives are also backed up. This feature is crucial as shared drives often contain collaborative work and important documents critical to team projects and organizational operations. Backing up shared drives ensures that all aspects of your Google Drive content, including files shared among team members, are protected against loss. This comprehensive coverage is vital for maintaining access to shared resources and collaboration continuity, safeguarding your team's collective work.