How do I install WD My Cloud on Windows 10?

How to setup your My Cloud via computer

  1. Power up the My Cloud device.
  2. Connect the My Cloud device to a router.
  3. Go to www.mycloud.com/setup.
  4. Click “Get Started”
  5. Enter the info you would like to use for the MyCloud.com account.
  6. Check your email for the confirmation email.
  7. Create a MyCloud.com account password.

How do I download from WD My Cloud?

  1. Open the Windows File Explorer.
  2. From the side menu, select Network.
  3. Double-click the My Cloud device and login with your local user account.
  4. Locate the device’s Public shared folder.
  5. Double click the Public shared folder.
  6. You can now drag and drop files into (and from) the Public shared folder.

How do I manually install WD My Cloud firmware?

How to upgrade the firmware for WD my cloud?

  1. Save this to your desktop.
  2. Open the WD My Cloud Dashboard UI.
  3. Go to Settings >> Firmware Update.
  4. Under the section Manual Update, click the Update From File button and a window will open.
  5. Browse to where you saved the sq-040001-xxx-2014xxxx.

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

Connect the My Cloud to your computer’s networking port. Power on the My Cloud. After a short period of time the front LED will blink white (or similar color) indicating no network connection. Open up your computer’s file manager (Windows Explorer/Mac Finder) and see if the computer will find and access the My Cloud.

Is it necessary to install WD software?

Hi yian, WD portable external drives are plug n play drives to use as a storage device in computer. It doesn’t require extra software or tool in order to store data files.

Is there a My Cloud app for PC?

The WD My Cloud (for desktop) app is available from WD’s Learning Center site. Download and installation was a breeze on my Windows 7 laptop. The installer places a WD My Cloud shortcut on the desktop.

Is there a WD My Cloud app for Windows 10?

Bottom line is the WD Desktop app/program has been End Of Life since 2016 and is no longer supported. To access a remote network My Cloud one would use the MyCloud.com web portal. For local network access one does not need to use any WD apps or software.