Complete Guide to WD Cloud Drive Setup and Configuration

Setting up your WD Cloud Drive is a straightforward process that can be completed in a few steps. First, ensure your WD Cloud account is activated by downloading and installing the WD My Cloud app from the App Store or Google Play Store.

To get started, you'll need to create a WD account if you haven't already. This will give you access to your WD Cloud Drive and allow you to manage your files remotely. The WD Cloud app will guide you through the setup process.

Your WD Cloud Drive can be accessed from any device with an internet connection, making it a great option for sharing files with others. The WD My Cloud app is available for both iOS and Android devices, ensuring seamless access to your cloud storage.

WD Cloud Drive storage plans start at 1TB, with options for up to 16TB of storage. This makes it an ideal solution for backing up your files and photos.

You can use your WD Cloud Drive for automatic backup and sync options. One way to do this is by using the OneDrive folder, which creates a synced folder on your computer that mirrors your network drive.

WD My Cloud has unlimited storage space of up to 8TB, supports various devices, and is more affordable compared to other NAS devices. This makes it a great option for storing and backing up your files.

To sync your WD My Cloud with Google Drive, you can use the Google Drive app to mirror files and select the WD My Cloud disk as the location. This will start syncing your files between the two services.

Here are some key benefits of syncing your WD My Cloud with Google Drive:

You can also use third-party software like AOMEI Backupper Standard to sync your WD My Cloud with Google Drive in a simpler way. This software uses file backup and sync functions to easily sync your files between the two services.

Backup via OneDrive is a convenient option that allows you to automatically sync your data between your local computer and the cloud.

The OneDrive program on your computer creates a folder to sync your data, which you can access on your computer just as easily as a local disk.

You can transfer data from your network drive to the OneDrive folder, making it a seamless backup process.

To find the OneDrive folder, simply open Windows Explorer.

Dropbox is a popular cloud storage service that allows you to backup and sync your files across devices.

You can store up to 2GB of files for free, which is a great starting point for small projects or personal files.

Dropbox offers a user-friendly interface that makes it easy to upload and download files.

With Dropbox, you can access your files from any device with an internet connection, making it a great option for remote work or travel.

You can also share files and folders with others, making it a great collaboration tool.

Dropbox offers automatic backups, so you don't have to worry about manually saving your files.

You can also set up two-factor authentication for an extra layer of security.

Dropbox integrates with many other services, including Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive.

Syncing your WD My Cloud with Google Drive offers a range of benefits, including double protection of your important data and access to files anywhere, anytime.

You can sync your WD My Cloud with Google Drive using the Google Drive app on your desktop, which will create a virtual drive called Google Drive in Windows Explorer or Mac Finder.

To sync your WD My Cloud with Google Drive, you can use the Google Drive app to add the Google Drive folder to the network device, so that the computer will automatically sync the file to Google Drive when it's turned on.

There are two ways to sync your WD My Cloud with Google Drive: using the Google Drive app or using free software like AOMEI Backupper Standard.

If you choose to use the Google Drive app, you'll need to download the app, log in to your account, and then add the WD My Cloud disk to the Google Drive section. This will start the syncing process.

If you prefer to use free software, you can use AOMEI Backupper Standard, which uses file backup and sync functions to easily sync your WD My Cloud files with Google Drive.

WD My Cloud offers unlimited storage space of up to 8TB, supports a variety of devices, including Mac, Windows, and iOS, and allows connection through USB.

Here are the basic steps to sync your WD My Cloud with Google Drive using AOMEI Backupper Standard:

1. Download and install AOMEI Backupper Standard on your computer.

2. Click on the Sync tab and go to Basic Sync.

3. Name the task and click the Add Folder button.

4. In the pop-up window, click Share/NAS on the left menu bar.

5. Then click Add Network Location, enter the Display name and Network path of WD My Cloud, and click OK to confirm.

6. After selecting the folder to be synced, click the inverted triangle symbol as shown in the figure, and click Select a local path. Then, choose This PC to add Google Drive as the destination.

7. Confirm the source folder and destination path and click Start Sync.

WD My Cloud also offers a range of advantages, including being more affordable compared to other NAS devices and being able to use it on mobile phones.

To connect your WD Cloud drive to your Windows 10 device, start by plugging in the drive into a power socket.

First, plug in one end of the supplied ethernet cable into your router and the other end into the dedicated ethernet port on the back of the NAS drive. This will establish a connection.

You'll know the connection is established when you see a device called WDMyCloud in your network folder, found in your Windows 10 File Explorer.

The WDMyCloud device will be where you can add files directly to your My Cloud network via the public folder, which we'll discuss more on later.

Right-click on the public folder and select the map network drive option.

To access and manage your WD Cloud account, start by signing in to your My Cloud account at mycloud.com.

The default admin user name is "admin", and you'll need to set up a password for security. You can also create a new user account, including their first name, last name, and email address.

To add remote users, click on the add user icon and fill out their details, including first name, last name, email, password, and confirm password.

Here's a quick rundown of the user details you'll need to enter for remote users:

Once you've submitted the user's details, they'll receive an email asking them to register. Once approved, they'll be added to your list of remote users, and a private folder will be created in their name within the WD My Cloud network drive.

To access the user portal, you'll need to sign in with the default username "admin" and set a password to add security to your account and data. This will make it easier to manage your account in the future.

You'll be asked to enter your first name, last name, and email address to create your own cloud access. This will allow you to access your WD device from other remote networks using your login details.

You can immediately add other local users, such as friends or family, by providing them with a username, and their first name, last name, and email address. This will enable them to join your WD cloud.

You'll be asked to submit your preferences to automatically update firmware, which will give you access to WD's product improvement program. You'll also be asked if you want to register your product with WD My Cloud to receive helpful guides and feedback.

After submitting your preferences, you'll receive an email with your login details for your account. You can then sign in to your My Cloud account at mycloud.com.

You can add local users to your My Cloud device, such as friends or family, by providing them with a username, first name, last name, and email address. This allows them to access your WD device from the same network.

To add a local user, you can do so immediately after setting up your admin user details. You'll need to provide their username, first name, last name, and email address to create their account.

You can also add remote users to your My Cloud network by granting them cloud access. To do so, head to the cloud access section and toggle the cloud service option to on.

Granting cloud access will change the connection status to connected, and the user will receive an email asking them to register with the details you entered. Once they're approved, they'll be added to the list of users and a private folder will be created in their name within the WD My Cloud network drive.

Here's a step-by-step guide to adding a remote user:

My Sync is a feature that allows you to sync your WD My Cloud with Google Drive, giving you double protection of your important data.

You can sync between Google Drive and WD My Cloud, making it possible to access your files anywhere, anytime. This is especially useful if you have a lot of files stored on your NAS and want to be able to access them from any device.

To sync your WD My Cloud with Google Drive, you can use the Google Drive app to add the Google Drive folder to your network device. This will automatically sync the file to Google Drive when it's turned on.

Alternatively, you can use a free easy software like AOMEI Backupper Standard to sync your WD My Cloud files with Google Drive in a simpler way. This tool uses file backup and sync functions to easily sync your files.

Here are the steps to sync your WD My Cloud with Google Drive using AOMEI Backupper Standard:

Syncing your WD My Cloud with Google Drive gives you the flexibility to access your files from anywhere, and provides an extra layer of protection against physical damage to your NAS.