How do I use WD My Cloud home?

How do I use WD My Cloud home?

Connect your My Cloud Home

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

Can I connect WD My Cloud directly to computer?

NO, from the manufacturer: “My Cloud storage devices, as well as other WD NAS devices, cannot be connected to a computer using the built in USB ports.” You can only see the external hard drive as another device on the network, NEVER physically connected via USB cable to the computer you wish to back up.

How do I move files from external hard drive to WD My Cloud?

You can copy data to a USB disk, then plug that USB disk into the NAS and then:

1. either use the WD My Cloud desktop or mobile app to move data from the USB share to the other shares.
2. or use SSH commands like cp to copy things around.

How do I access WD My Cloud locally?

Head to the File Explorer and locate your WD Cloud drive. It should be called WDMyCloud. Right-click on the public folder, then select the map network drive option. Choose an available letter from the drive list (drop-down), ensuring to tick the box that says Reconnect at login.

Can I use WD My Cloud as external hard drive?

No you cannot reformat and use the My Cloud as a plain dumb external USB hard drive. The USB port on the My Cloud is host mode only, meaning you can only attach external USB drives too it. If you don’t want to use the WD software, then don’t. You can access the My Cloud using Windows File Explorer or Mac Finder.

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

Check to ensure NetBIOS over TCP/IP is enabled, that the network is set to Private, ensure Network Discovery and File Sharing is enabled, and ensure the computer is connected to the same router as the My Cloud. …

How do I find my WD My Cloud IP address?

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 install WD My Cloud on Windows 10?

Open Control Panel > User Accounts and go to the Credential Manager. Next choose Windows credentials and click on Add a Windows credential. In the Internet address field enter the name of your My Cloud device. In the Username field enter the username that you use to access My Cloud.

How do I access my cloud home from my computer?

To access files from any compatible web browser:

1. Go to www.mycloud.com.
2. Login with your MyCloud.com account credential.
3. From the device listing menu, select your My Cloud device.
4. Navigate and click on the file and folder to access your content.

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

If you have a WiFi router then connect the My Cloud to the WiFi router’s networking port (most consumer routers have four networking ports). Then connect the WiFi computer (or mobile device) to the same WiFi router. Once connected one can use the My Cloud Dashboard to setup and configure the My Cloud.

What is the admin password for WD My Cloud?

Admin User Name (default = “admin”) Admin Password (No password by default) Device Name (default = “WDMyCloud”) Remove all Users except Admin.

How do I change my WD My Cloud Admin password?

Second, to enable the administrator password so the Dashboard prompts for it, navigate to Dashboard > Users > select the administrator user > User Profile >Password = On. To change the administrator user name, change the name in the User Name field.

What does red light on WD My Cloud mean?

WD My Cloud Red Light This is generally an indicator that the NAS has failed to initialize it’s internal software. They will have to be removed and have the data recovered externally of the NAS. There simply is no way to do the necessary operations over an network connection.

How do I format WD My Cloud?

Instructions: WD My Cloud format Scroll down the page to the bottom, you will find there the Option “disk formatting”. Here you click next to “All media” on the small arrow, if necessary, only desired to select hard drives. Click on the Button “disk format” and confirm the process. The WD My Cloud is now formatted.

How do I change my WD My Cloud IP address?

One can set or change the IP within the My Cloud by accessing the My Cloud Dashboard > Settings > Network > Network Services > Network Mode. Generally its better to leave the My Cloud configured for DHCP and set / assign / reserve the IP address for the My Cloud in the local network’s router.

How do I access my WD My Cloud ex2 remotely?

Generally when setting up remote access/cloud access through the My Cloud Dashboard one should be emailed a link to setup an account on the MyCloud.com web portal. One would then create an account and use that account login information for remote access/cloud access.

Where do I find my WD My Cloud activation code?

Turn on Remote Access.

1. Install the WD Photos and WD My Cloud apps onto the mobile device.
2. Click Cloud Access.
3. In the left pane, click the name of the user whose mobile device you want to grant access to the cloud.
4. Click Get Code.
5. Click Finish.
6. On the mobile device, enter the activation code.

How do you reset a WD external hard drive?

How to Reset a WD Drive

1. Leave the drive turned on but unplug it from your computer.
2. Turn around the drive and locate the “Reset” button on the back panel of the unit.
3. Unbend the leg of a paperclip and insert it into the hole until you depress the reset button and the paperclip won’t go any further.
4. Warning.

How do I restore my WD Passport to factory settings?

On the Admin tab of the Dashboard, under “Restore Factory Settings” section, there are two options, “System Only” and “System and Disk”. The second option DOES wipe all the data on the MPW, so be careful with that one.

Is WD Backup any good?

The WD My Book Essential is a good choice for a personal backup or plain ol’ external hard drive. The ability to protect your data with a password and 256-bit encryption is a welcome addition, and the integrated backup software, SmartWare, does a solid job of providing automatic backup.

How do I access files on my WD Passport?

Way 2: Use Recoverit Pro to recover data from WD Passport

1. Connect the WD Passport to the computer.
2. Select the WD Passport.
3. You can preview some recoverable files after the scan.
4. Choose the files that are to be retrieved.
5. Note: You can recover your files easily with File modified date.
6. Select a task or image to restore.

Where is the reset button on WD My Book?

Use a paper clip to press the reset button on the back of the unit in. The reset button is located directly between the power port and the Ethernet data port. Hold the reset button in, and plug the data cable and the power cable back into the unit.

How do I fix my hard drive not reading?

What to Do When Your External Hard Drive Won’t Show Up

1. Make Sure It’s Plugged In and Powered On.
2. Try Another USB Port (or Another PC)
3. Update Your Drivers.
4. Enable and Format the Drive in Disk Management.
5. Clean the Disk and Start From Scratch.
6. Remove and Test the Bare Drive.
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How do I fix my WD external hard drive not showing up on my computer?

Fix WD external hard drive not recognized error

1. Go to Setting > Update & security.
2. Tab on Recovery > Advanced Startup > Restart now.
3. PC will automatically boot into another Startup Settings screen.
4. Press F4 to initiate PC reboot into Safe Mode.
5. Then check whether the WD external hard disk can be detected or not.

Why is my external hard drive not showing up on my computer?

But in some cases, you may connect your drive to a Windows PC or another device with a USB port and find the external hard drive isn’t showing up. This problem has several possible causes: partition issues on the external drive, using the wrong file system, dead USB ports, or driver issues in Windows.