Automated IDrive New Device Onboarding
Every morning, WebRun opens IDrive, finds any newly added device, checks that the backup agent is installed and the first backup completed, saves a setup record to Google Drive, and posts a confirmation to Slack.
How do I confirm a new device is backing up correctly in IDrive?
WebRun checks IDrive for any newly added device, confirming the backup agent is installed and the first backup completed, then saves a setup record to Google Drive and posts a confirmation to Slack. Devices still missing the agent or a first backup are flagged, not marked done, so no new machine is quietly left unprotected.
- No new device is assumed backed up without proof
- Setup history is archived automatically in Drive
- Incomplete setups are flagged instead of silently missed
Built for IT admins onboarding new hires · managed service providers · small IT teams
What does WebRun do on every run?
The exact actions WebRun takes, in order - in plain language, so you can adjust anything.
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WebRun signs in and gets to work
Opens
www.idrive.comin a real browser with your saved login - no setup, no API keys. -
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IDrive - verify new device backup setup
idrive.com
WebRun opens IDrive to verify new device backup setup. - Open IDrive and find any newly added device
- Check that the backup agent is installed and the first backup completed
- Note which folders are included and the backup schedule set
Done when Every new device's setup status is confirmed.
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Google Drive - archive the setup confirmation
drive.google.com
WebRun opens Google Drive to archive the setup confirmation. - Save a setup confirmation note for the device to the onboarding folder
- Include what is backed up and on what schedule
- Keep one file per device so setup history is easy to find later
Done when A setup record exists in Drive for every new device.
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Slack - post the confirmation
slack.com
WebRun opens Slack to post the confirmation. - Post a confirmation that the new device is backing up correctly
- Include the device name and what is covered
- Flag anything still needing the agent installed or a first backup run
Done when The team channel shows today's onboarding confirmations.
How is each run configured?
Secure by default
Connect once, stays signed in
WebRun signs in once and keeps each session in a persistent environment, so every run picks up right where it left off.
Every action is checked against this policy before it runs.
Questions, answered
Does it install the IDrive agent on new devices?
No. It only checks whether the agent is already installed and a first backup has completed. Installing software is left to IT.
What happens if a device fails onboarding?
It is flagged in Slack as still needing setup, rather than marked done, so nothing gets missed.
Where can I find setup history later?
Every device gets a setup record saved in Google Drive's onboarding folder, so you can check what was configured and when.
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