Simple Process

Wipe, Check, Certify

Follow these steps to wipe drives and get a certificate of erasure for each one.

01

Install the Agent

Download the IQValidate agent and install it on the computers you wipe drives with. It connects to your IQValidate account over the internet.

Windows and Linux builds
Sign in once to link the computer
Download from the Download page
Shows up in your Agents list
02

Set Up Your Account

Choose your organization details, logo and signer, and who on your team can do what.

Ready-made wipe methods, including the NIST SP 800-88 Clear method
Your own wipe methods
Role-based permissions
Logo and details on certificates
03

Wipe the Drives

Connect drives to the computer, pick them on the website, and start the wipe. The agent overwrites each drive and reads it back to check. Watch progress from any browser.

Pick several drives at once
Work order on every job
Retry the drives that failed
Live progress tracking
04

Generate Certificates

Automatically generate certificates of erasure and destruction. Each lists the drive serial number, the method and the check that was done, and carries a verification code and QR code that open a public check page.

Made from the wipe result
PDF download
Your logo and signer on every certificate
ZIP of many certificates
05

Keep the Records

Search every wipe by serial number, make, model or work order. Export lists for your customers and auditors.

Wipe history per drive
Custom reports
Export to CSV
Work order view

See It In Action

Try it with a drive you are about to retire, or look through the features first.

Common Questions

How long does installation take?

Install the agent, sign in, and pick a drive. You can wipe your first drive the same day you sign up.

Do I need technical expertise?

No. You pick the drives and a wipe method on the website, and the page explains each choice in plain words.

Can I use my existing equipment?

Yes. The agent runs on ordinary Windows and Linux computers and wipes the drives that computer can see.

What support is available?

Use the contact page. See the pricing page for what each plan includes.