In this section we will explain how to backup files to wd my cloud. WD My Cloud is a portable, personal storage device that lets you store, access, and modify all your files in one single place. This storage device comes with some great features, and one such feature is auto-backup that automatically backs up your important data. Generally, while configuring the WD My Cloud device for the first time, you’ll be prompted to enable the Auto Backup feature. So, you can enable this feature during the initial setup or later using the My Cloud Home Mobile app. Here is how to transfer files to WD My Cloud from the Windows or Mac computer, you can use Windows Backup or the Time Machine software.
For Windows
- Initially, make sure that your WD My Cloud drive is installed on the Windows computer.
- Now, open the Windows File Explorer.
- Click on the Network icon.
- Now, from the list of external devices connected, select the WD My Cloud device.
- If prompted, sign in using your Windows computer credentials.
- Select and double-click on the Public folder to which you wish to back up the files.
- Now, select all the files that you wish to back up and copy them.
- In the Public folder window, paste the copied files.
- Otherwise, click and drag all the files that you wish to back up to the Public folder.
- After completing the backup process, open the folder and check whether the files are backed up successfully.
Now you have seen how to backup files to wd my cloud from windows.
For Mac
- In the System Preferences window, click on the Time Machine option.
- Now, in the opened window, select the Set Up Time Machine option.
- Click Choose Backup Disk > WD My Cloud > Use for Backup > Guest > Connect > Time Machine > On. Make sure that the Show Time Machine status is selected in the Menu bar.
- Now, the auto-backup process is enabled on your Mac computer, and the backup process will be initiated automatically.
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