pCloud - Trusted Cloud Storage Service

Cloud storage tools and applications have become popular and are widely used by many people today. With the ability to synchronize documents and access them anywhere on any device, cloud storage tools help users get the documents they need in the blink of an eye. Names like Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, etc. have become familiar to anyone who wants to store data. But the appearance of a completely new cloud storage tool pCloud Drive promises to bring unique and outstanding features.

1. What is pCloud?

pCloud is a cloud storage service developed by a Swiss-based company called pCloud AG. It is a traditional cloud storage service that is responsible for keeping files safe and making them available on all devices. pCloud is available on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS. It is the world's first cloud service that stores both unencrypted and encrypted files.

pCloud was founded in 2013 by Anton Titov and Tunio Zafer. Within five years, the company has attracted over 9 million users including Coca-Cola, Uber, and Nike. It offers 10GB of free storage and offers a lifetime subscription after a one-time payment. pCloud ensures that personal files are protected and cannot be accessed by others. pCloud offers a 2TB lifetime family plan.

Advantage

1. Great value with lifetime subscriptions
2. A reliable free plan
3. Social Network Integration
4. Good file and version management
5. Great upload and download speeds

Disadvantages

1. Local encryption services cost extra
2. Desktop and mobile apps have some limitations
3. No document editing options
4. Maximum memory only 2 TB

Although it's been around for a while, pCloud is much less popular than the big names like iDrive, Backblaze, Google Drive, and DropBox. However, pCloud is a popular choice, combining affordable pricing plans (with a decent free option), great upload and download speeds, lots of third-party integrations, user-friendly and intuitive apps, and more.

2. Use pCloud Drive for online storage

Step 1:

After going to the pCloud Drive homepage, click Try for Free to use it for free. Note , you should change to English before using.

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Step 2:

The registration process is also very simple. You follow the requirements to fill in your email address and password and then click Create account .

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Step 3:

Next, log in to the email account you used to register for pCloud Drive to activate your account. Click Verify my email .

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Step 4:

After successfully activating the registration account, we will be taken to the online pCloud Drive data management interface. In the leftmost column of the interface, there will be 4 clearly arranged storage items including: Files (common data), Crypto Folder (encrypted folder), Shares (shared data) and Audio (audio files).

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Step 5:

The process of uploading data to pCloud Drive is also very simple, just like other storage tools. You click on the Upload item above the interface to upload the file.

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Step 6:

Immediately after that, the interface appears for you to upload files to pCloud Drive. There will be 3 main items: File Upload , Folder Upload and Remove Upload . To upload a file or folder, we just need to click on that item and it's done.

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The folder or file you just uploaded will appear on the main interface of pCloud Drive. In addition, we can classify uploaded files by putting them into 3 available categories: My Music , My Pictures , My Video for easy management.

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Step 7:

To create a new folder on pCloud Drive, click New Folder above.

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The folder creation interface appears with a new name for the folder Folder name . Click Create to create.

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Step 8:

To get more storage for your account, up to an additional 10 GB, click the Get More Space button below.

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Step 9:

Next, we click on Get Free Space to see what the conditions are for receiving additional storage space.

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Here, you will need to complete all the conditions that pCloud Drive gives to get more storage space. Any completed condition will be crossed out and have a Done confirmation right next to it.

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Step 10:

Back to the main interface, the Backups section will be where users can back up data from storage applications such as OneDrive, Dropbox or from Facebook to pCloud Drive.

Just click Start on the application you want to back up to pCloud Drive.

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So you can store all data on the online version of pCloud Drive.

3. Store data with pCloud Drive software

pCloud Drive also supports users to download and install software on their computers to synchronize and store their data. You just need to install the software from the link below to use pCloud Drive.

Step 1:

After downloading pCloud Drive to your computer, we proceed to start the software. Click on the box I agree to the license terms and conditions to agree to the terms. Click Install to install.

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Step 2:

The installation process is quite quick. Finally, click Done to finish the installation, or click Launch to use the software immediately.

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Step 3:

At the new interface, we will enter the account registration address and password , then click Login to log in.

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Step 4:

A few screenshots of pCloud Drive's features will appear. Just click Next and you're done. You'll then be taken to the folder sync interface between pCloud Drive online and on your computer.

pCloud Drive will create a drive-like folder on your computer, inside which will be available subfolders and those created or uploaded by you.

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Step 5:

Also on the pCloud Drive software interface on your computer, you will see many tabs with different functions, including:

1. Account : this is the account we registered with email address, used capacity.
2. Sync : sync folders between pCloud Drive on your computer and online.
3. Share : share data with friends.
4. Crypto : data encryption.
5. Settings : program settings.
6. Help : help users when encountering problems during use.
7. About : The version of pCloud Drive you are using.

In the Sync tab, we can upload more folders on our computer to pCloud Drive and then sync them to our online account.

After entering the Sync tab , click the Add New Sync button > Choose Local Folder > select the folder > Add Sync to sync and you're done.

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So, we have guided you on how to use pCloud Drive software to store data on both the web platform and the computer version. The way to use pCloud Drive is also very simple, no different from other storage tools, so it is easy to use. In addition, pCloud Drive also supports the mobile version to increase convenience for users. Please add this new pCloud Drive storage tool.

Good luck!

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Micah Soto

Update 17 December 2024