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How do I access my WD cloud remotely?

If you are trying to access the My Cloud Dashboard from a local network computer, just use it's IP address or the My Cloud device's name (example: http://wdmycloud or http://wdmycloud.local).

Can you access my cloud home from anywhere?

With the My Cloud Home app, you can access, upload and share your content from anywhere with an internet connection.

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.

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.

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.

Can you use WD My Cloud as an external hard drive?

A: The cloud can be accessed by your devices from any location where you have wifi access. The external HD is accessed by the computer it's attached to or on your local home network if installed to your router. A: Yes it can.

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.

How do I access My Cloud files locally?

You use Windows File Explorer or Mac FInder to access a local networked My Cloud. If you haven't done so already, read the My Cloud User Manual (https://support.wdc.com/product.aspx?ID=904) which explains how to access and use the My Cloud device and it's features/options.

How do I SSH to My Cloud?

How do I login to my Cloud Server via SSH?Open Putty and enter your Hostname or IP Address in the Hostname (or IP Address) field. ... Click on the Open button to open the command line window. ... In the command line window, type in the SSH password at the login as prompt and press enter on your keyboard.More items...

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.

Why can't I see WD My Cloud on network?

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 WD My Cloud on Windows 10?

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Why can't I see WD My Cloud on Network?

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.

Can I connect My Cloud home directly to PC?

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.

What is WD My Cloud?

WD My Cloud software delivers a beautiful photo and video viewing experience, so you get the most out of your multi-media library.

What is my cloud OS5?

My Cloud OS5 is a modern mobile and web desktop app experience, with improved photo/video viewing and sharing capabilities.

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When will Western Digital send 20% off?

To show our appreciation, we’re sending you a 20% discount coupon in January 2022 that you can use toward an eligible device. Keep your eye out for another email from us with information about that discount.

When will my cloud OS end?

On April 15, 2022, support for prior generations of My Cloud OS, including My Cloud OS 3, will end. Your device isn’t compatible with critical security updates that are only available for My Cloud OS 5-compatible devices. As a result, you’ll only be able to access it locally. After April 15, 2022, your device will no longer receive remote access, security updates, or technical support. To help protect your content, we recommend that you back up your device, disconnect it from the internet, and protect it with a strong, unique password. Check out our recent My Cloud updates to learn more.

Is my cloud home affected by OS3?

Note: The My Cloud Home is a completely different device than the My Cloud line and is not affected (apparently) by the end of OS3 support.

Is MyCloud 1st gen obsolete?

The old 1st gen MyCloud is . . . .functionally obsolete. Slow processor and not enough RAM.

Can WD terminate remote access?

Obvious workaround is to WD termination of remote access using their system is setup one’s own VPN connection to the remote network containing the My Cloud.

Can you keep a WD remote access system indefinitely?

Maintain them indefinitely? No. Most who understand how business works knows there is generally a end of life date for computer products. Giving people six months warning? That is what some may have an issue with. In this case however because the remote access is tied (in part) to WD’s back end systems, this is going to come as a rude shock to those who don’t receive the notices or read the support forums. As most regulars here know, tying the remote access to WD back end was always a major issue and critical bottleneck. Any time it went down people lost remote access, sometimes for weeks.

Is my cloud a normal drive?

The My Cloud is not a “normal drive” it is a network attached storage device (NAS). When WD cuts off OS3 support next April the affected devices should still operate as a basic network attached storage device, just without the WD remote access feature and likely no future firmware updates.