Google Workspace Backup — Gmail · Drive · Photos

Google Workspace Doesn't
Back Itself Up.
StorX Does.

Google Workspace keeps your team running — but it doesn't protect your data. Accidental deletions, ransomware, suspended accounts — your Gmail, Drive & Photos have no safety net unless you create one. StorX is that safety net: encrypted, automated, and 100% independent from Google Workspace.

✓ Free forever plan  ·  No credit card  ·  2-min setup  ·  OAuth only — never your password

Gmail

All emails, threads, attachments & labels — fully restorable

Backed Up

Google Drive

Files, folders, Docs, Sheets — every version saved

Backed Up

Google Photos

Full-resolution photos & videos — never lost again

Backed Up
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Google deletes trash after 30 days. Account suspensions wipe everything instantly. Most users find out too late.
⭐ 4.4/5
Trustpilot Rating
117,000+
Users Protected
2 GB
Free Forever
AES-256
End-to-End Encrypted
2-Min
Setup Time
Backing up your Google Workspace data across
Gmail
Emails · Attachments · Labels
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Google Drive
Files · Folders · Version History
+
Google Photos
Full-Res Photos · Videos · Albums
StorX Backup
Encrypted · Independent · Always On
The Shared Responsibility Gap

Google Keeps the Service Running.
You’re Responsible for the Data.

Many businesses assume their data is fully protected in Google Workspace. However, Google follows a Shared Responsibility Model. Google ensures the infrastructure and service availability — but the protection, backup, and recovery of your data ultimately remain your responsibility.

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What Google Covers
Infrastructure & platform reliability
Gmail, Drive & Workspace service uptime
Global data centers & hardware infrastructure
Platform security & system updates
File syncing across devices
Data accidentally deleted by users
Files encrypted by ransomware or malware
Data lost after account suspension or deletion
Long-term backup beyond retention limits
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What You Must Handle
Data protection, backup & recovery
⚠️ Protecting against accidental deletion
⚠️ Recovering from ransomware or malware attacks
⚠️ Long-term email and file retention
⚠️ Retaining data when employees leave
⚠️ Independent backup outside Google Workspace
🛡️ StorX handles backup — so you never have to.
🛡️ StorX handles recovery and long-term protection
🛡️ StorX eliminates vendor lock-in
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The Gap Is Real — and Most Users Don't Know It Exists

75% of businesses experience a Google Workspace data loss event annually. 60% is caused by human error — not hackers. By the time you realize the data is gone, Google's 30-day window has already closed.

Coverage

Three Google Services That Matter Most — Fully Protected.

StorX protects the three Google services people rely on most every day — Gmail, Drive, and Photos — where accidental deletion, sync errors, or account issues can lead to permanent data loss.

Gmail

Every Email,
Every Thread

StorX takes automated incremental backups of your entire Gmail — every message, attachment, label, and folder. Restore individual emails or your entire mailbox instantly.

  • All inbox, sent & archived emails
  • Attachments preserved at original quality
  • Labels, filters & folder structure intact
  • Search & restore by date, sender, or keyword
  • Works with personal Gmail & Google Workspace
Automated incremental backups
Google Drive

Every File,
Every Version

Google Drive sync is not the same as backup — deletions and ransomware can sync across devices instantly. StorX keeps a clean, point-in-time copy of all your Drive files, independent from Google.

  • All files, folders & shared drives
  • Google Docs, Sheets & Slides (native format)
  • Granular file or full-folder restore
  • Ransomware-proof: clean copy always available
Automated daily backup
Google Photos

Every Memory,
Full Resolution

Google Photos keeps deleted items in trash for a limited time. After that, they may be permanently removed. StorX keeps your entire photo library backed up independently — forever yours.

  • Full-resolution photos & videos
  • Albums, shared albums & metadata preserved
  • No compression — originals kept intact
  • Restore individual photos or entire albums
  • Independent from Google account status
Automated secure backup
Real Scenarios

6 Ways You Can Lose Your
Google Workspace Data Today

These aren't hypotheticals. They happen to real people every day — and StorX is the only thing standing between you and permanent loss.

01

Accidental Deletion (Gmail & Drive)

You or a team member deletes files or emails. Google's trash gives you 30 days. After that, the data is permanently gone with no recovery option.

✓ StorX keeps an independent backup copy
02

Ransomware Synced to Drive

Ransomware encrypts your local files. Google Drive syncs the encrypted versions back, overwriting your clean files across all devices. You're locked out in minutes.

✓ StorX keeps a secure backup separate from Google
03

Google Account Suspension

Google can suspend accounts for policy violations — sometimes with no warning. You lose access to Gmail, Drive, and Photos instantly, with no guaranteed recovery path.

✓ StorX backup lives outside Google entirely
04

Employee Offboarding

When a Google Workspace admin removes a user account, all their Gmail, Drive files, and Photos are at risk. Google gives a limited window before deletion.

✓ StorX safely retains departed user data
05

Photos Permanently Deleted

Google Photos trash empties after 60 days — not 30. After that, your photos and memories are gone forever. No native recovery option exists in Google's tools.

✓ StorX keeps your full photo library indefinitely
06

Malicious or Insider Deletion

A disgruntled employee or phished admin account can permanently delete files, emails, and photos across your entire Google Workspace — and there's no built-in way to get them back.

✓ StorX point-in-time restore gets you back instantly

🦠 Ransomware + Drive:
The Silent Threat

Many people don't realize that Google Drive sync will also sync ransomware. If malware encrypts files on a connected device, Drive can sync the encrypted versions across your account — replacing clean files with corrupted ones. Recovering large numbers of files afterward can be slow and difficult.

StorX stores backups using immutable storage. Once data is written, it cannot be deleted or modified until the configured retention period ends. By default, StorX locks backups for 90 days, and administrators can configure retention periods. This ensures backups remain protected even if ransomware or accidental deletions occur.

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Without StorX Ransomware encrypts files → Drive syncs encrypted versions across devices → recovery becomes complex and time-consuming
With StorX Ransomware encrypts files → immutable backup remains protected → restore your clean data quickly from StorX
Setup Process

Protected in 3 Steps.
Under 2 Minutes.

No technical setup. No configuration. Just connect your Google account and your first backup starts automatically.

1
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Create Your Free StorX Account

Sign up with your email. Free plan includes 2 GB of backup storage with no credit card required and no expiry.

⏱ 60 seconds
2
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Connect Google via OAuth

Authorize StorX with read-only access using Google's official OAuth. We never see or store your password — ever.

⏱ 30 seconds
3
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Your First Backup Starts Now

StorX begins backing up Gmail, Drive & Photos immediately. Future backups run automatically every 24 hours. Restore anything with one click.

⏱ Fully automatic
Why StorX

Not Just a Backup —
A Truly Independent Copy

Most backup tools store your data in a centralized cloud. StorX is architecturally different.

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End-to-End Encryption

Data is encrypted using AES-256 before it leaves your environment — before it leaves your device. StorX can never read your data.

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Distributed Globally

Your encrypted data is split and stored across 2,500+ distributed nodes worldwide. No single point of failure, no single jurisdiction.

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100% Independent from Google

If your Google account is suspended, hacked, or deleted — your StorX backup remains fully accessible. It lives entirely outside Google.

One-Click Restore

Recover a single email, a Drive folder, or your entire photo library quickly from your StorX dashboard from your StorX dashboard — no support ticket needed.

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Automated Daily Backups

Set it and forget it. StorX automatically backs up new and changed data once every 24 hours across Gmail, Drive, and Photos automatically.

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Free plan available

2 GB of encrypted backup storage at no cost, with no trial period or expiry. Upgrade only when you need more storage.

Real Users

117,000+ People Who Didn't
Want to Learn the Hard Way

★★★★★

I love the concept and the speed has been acceptable, but I’m hoping they’ll soon roll out a mobile app and more file management tools. It’s a solid decentralized alternative, best in the DePIN space. Happy to support the StorX mission.

MO
Muhammad Owais
Freelance Consultant
★★★★★

I am happy to have been using StorX Network for 1 year now. Refrain from confirming some bad reviews regarding slow download speed etc. File download/upload is fast, There is no cost and storage is good compared to other cloud storage services I used before (OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud).

BK
Bhavik Chauhan
IT Manager
★★★★★

Great storage for your day to day personal data and files.

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Suman Bisht
Blockchain Developer
Pricing

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Find a plan that works best for you. We also accept payment in SRX / XDC Tokens.

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$0.00/month
  • 2 GB Encrypted Storage
  • Zero-knowledge encryption
  • Password-protected file sharing
  • Access from any device
  • Two-factor authentication
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$9.99/month
  • 500 GB Encrypted Storage
  • Zero-knowledge encryption
  • Password-protected file sharing
  • Access from any device
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Email Support
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
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$16.99/month
  • 1 TB Encrypted Storage
  • Zero-knowledge encryption
  • Password-protected file sharing
  • Access from any device
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Email Support
  • 30-day money-back guarantee
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Back Up Gmail, Drive & Photos
in the Next 2 Minutes

Join 117,000+ users who took their Google Workspace data out of Google's hands. Free forever. No credit card.

🔒 End-to-end encrypted
🆓 2 GB free forever
🌍 Distributed globally
⚡ 2-min setup
🔑 OAuth only — never your password

FAQ

Yes. StorX backs up Gmail (emails, attachments, labels), Google Drive (all files, folders, Docs, Sheets, Slides with version history), and Google Photos (full-resolution photos and videos). You choose which services to include during setup. All three are included in the Pro plan and above.
No — Google Drive is a sync tool, not a backup. When you delete a file, the deletion syncs everywhere. When ransomware encrypts your local files, Drive syncs those encrypted versions back across all devices. Google Workspace does not include a native backup solution — that's a gap users are responsible for filling themselves. StorX fills it automatically.
Never. StorX uses Google's official OAuth 2.0 protocol — the same method used by apps like Zapier and Notion. We request read-only access to copy your data. Your Google password is never seen, stored, or transmitted by StorX at any point.
Most restores complete in seconds to minutes depending on the size. Log into your StorX dashboard, browse your backup like a file explorer, and click restore on any individual email, file, or photo. There's no need to contact support or wait in a queue.
Your StorX backup remains completely accessible even if your Google account is locked, suspended, or deleted. Your data lives on StorX's distributed network, entirely independent of Google's infrastructure. You can restore or export your data at any time without needing Google account access.
Yes. The free plan provides 2 GB of encrypted backup storage with no expiry date, no trial period, and no credit card required. You can use it indefinitely for Gmail and Drive backup. Upgrade to Pro only if you need more storage, Google Photos backup, or faster incremental backups.

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