Remote-access Guide

remote access to my cloud

by Dr. Hillard O'Reilly Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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  1. Power up the My Cloud device.
  2. Connect the My Cloud device to a router.
  3. Setup your administrator username & password for local account access.
  4. Enter the info you would like to use for the MyCloud.com account in order to access your My Cloud from a remote location.

Can you access WD My Cloud from anywhere?

To access the My Cloud remotely from your laptop, you can use either the WD My Cloud Desktop program or the MyCloud.com web portal. Both allow for uploading/downloading of files to/from the My Cloud. The WD Sync program will “sync” the contents of folders on your laptop to the My Cloud while your in a remote location.

How do I access my PR4100 remotely?

You can enable remote access from the dashboard of WD PR4100, add an email address to the user and turn on Cloud/Remote Access.

How do I access my WD My Cloud remotely from my Mac?

Generally for remote access you need to enable remote access in the My Cloud Dashboard (if not enabled). And then Configure a User for remote access through the My Cloud Dashboard. Then you can either use the MyCloud.com web portal for remote access to the files on the My Cloud.

How do I access my WD My Cloud by IP?

You can access these by opening http://192.168.1.1 or http://192.168.0.1 in your browser. The default IP, username, and password can also be found in the user manual of your router.

Is WD My Cloud discontinued?

After January 15, 2022, remote access, security updates, and technical support will no longer be provided for My Cloud OS 3. For customers with legacy My Cloud OS 3 devices: On April 15, 2022, support for prior generations of My Cloud OS, including My Cloud OS 3, will end.

Can I use WD My Cloud without internet?

Of course you can transfer data to the My Cloud without an internet connection. The My Cloud is a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device. It connects to your local network via an Ethernet cable. You cannot connect a computer to the USB port on the My Cloud.

How do I access files on WD My Cloud?

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Can I connect my WD My Cloud directly to computer?

Is it possible to connect My Cloud directly to a PC without a router? Yes, just connect the Ethernet wire from the My Cloud to the computer's networking port.

Can I connect WD My Cloud directly to my Mac?

If one would like to directly connect a My Cloud to their computer using the My Cloud's Ethernet port/cable one can do so. If one's computer does not have a Ethernet port, one can buy a USB to Ethernet adapter (or if desktop a Ethernet networking card) for their computer.

How do I setup my WD My Cloud as a Network drive?

Connect your My Cloud HomePlace the WD My Cloud Home near your router.Connect the power adapter to the My Cloud Home and to a free power outlet.Connect the network cable to your WD My Cloud Home and your router or modem.Wait until the white light comes on.

Can I connect my WD My Cloud via USB?

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How do I setup a static IP with WD My Cloud?

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How do I access my cloud ex2 Ultra on Mac?

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Why can I not connect to my WD cloud?

Go to Control Panel > Credential Manager > Windows Credentials, and click Add a Windows credential on the lower right side. Step 2. Type the username and password of My Cloud in the following window and click Save. Later, restart your computer and see if WD My Cloud Windows 10 cannot access is solved.

How do I map my cloud to a network drive?

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How do I connect my WD My Cloud to my computer via USB?

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Can I Access My Files From Another Computer?

Yes. Just upload the files to a cloud storage service, open the second computer’s web browser, find the service’s webpage and log in to your account.

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What is Microsoft Remote Desktop?

The Microsoft Remote Desktop app let s users access and control a remote PC, including a Cloud PC.

Can you double click on Cloud PC?

The Cloud PC appears in the list, and they can double-click it to launch.

How to backup my cloud?

To start or to manage the auto backup once you have started using the My Cloud mobile app: Open the app’s menu and select App Settings. Select Auto backup settings. To start auto backup, turn on the toggle and select a network shared folder to backup your content.

How to share a file in my cloud?

To share file & folder: Navigate to the content that you would like to share. Right click on the file or folder you would like to share and select the “ Share” option.

How to stream media to smart TV?

To stream media content to your Smart TV or media player, you can choose to use the Plex Media Server or the Twonky DLNA Server to serve your media library. To use Plex: Go to Plex.tv and sign-up for a free trial account. Access your My Cloud device’s web configuration dashboard.

How to find my cloud device IP address?

Windows: Open a web browser and type in http://devicename (e.g http://mycloudex2ultra ) or the My Cloud device’s IP address to the web address bar

How to upload files to my cloud?

To upload a file: Windows: Open the Windows File Explorer. From the side menu, select Network.

Is my cloud compatible with Time Machine?

The My Cloud device is compatible with Apple’s Time Machine backup software. To back up your Apple computer:

Is My Cloud available for Android?

The My Cloud mobile app is available for both iOS and Android. To start accessing your files:

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