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pCloud: what it is and how to install it [Windows, Mac]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Are you looking forpersonal storage spacefor all your files and folders? ThenpCloudis your friend.

pCloud is a personal cloud storage space where you can keep away all your folders, files, and any other documents.

What’s more, its interface is user-friendly and shows you where everything is located, as well as what each item does. Plus, you can get it on almost any device and operating system such as Windows (10, 8, 7, Vista and XP), or get it as a mobile app, orweb extension(this is the latest feature on pCloud).

Once you install it on your computer or device, the app, which works pretty much likeGoogle Drive, creates a well-secured virtual drive that enlarges your local storage space.

Each change made instantly reflects on your computer, or device, and synchronizes them so you can access any updates made.

Some of the main tasks you can fulfill with pCloud include:

You get instant access to all your files and easily share with anyone (up to 150 times), anywhere in three ways:

You cansync all your filesinstantly between your computer, phone, and tablet using pCloud Drive, then sign in with the same login credentials across all the devices. If you have it already, every change you make is synced on all your devices so you can access from any device, anywhere, anytime.

Note:you need the app on your other devices in order to access and synchronize your files.

You can register for the app on yourmobile deviceas well. When you install and launch it, you’ll either use an existing account or create a new one. This comes with most pCloud features and 10 GB storage space for free! You can only have one app installation per device, linked to a single account, which means you cannot use multiple accounts.

pCloud key features include:

Types of pCloud applications available

There are three types of applications available:

pCloud for Desktop

This can be used on almost any operating system including Windows. It creates a virtual drive that you can use the way you use your hard drive but doesn’t take up any space on your computer. It secures your data using pCloud Crypto– this is a new feature that requires aCrypto passto encrypt and decrypt your files.

pCloud for Mac

pCloud works seamlessly on all Mac operating systems, offering quick access to its functions without affecting your hard-drive in any way. It does this in the same way as on the Windows platform, by creating a virtual drive, thus offering a sandbox-environment which can not affect your system even if it gets corrupted.

pCloud for Mobile

Once you install the app on your device, you can use its mobile features to preview, upload, download, or share files on the go. ThepCloud Automatic Uploadfeature also backs up your photos and videos from your device to the cloud.

pCloud for Web

pCloud’s web platform onmy.pCloud.com allows you to preview, upload, and download any files. You can share them with anyone, and do more in any web browser.

How to get pCloud for your computer

To get pCloud on your computer, there are quick yet simple steps you can follow as outlined below:

How to install pCloud on your computer

To install the app, take the following steps:

Once set up and installation is complete, and you’re logged in, you can proceed to save your files to pCloud.

pCloud pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Have you tried pCloud or do you use it? Share your experience with us in the comments section.

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