To add a folder to your My Cloud Home (assuming you're referring to a Western Digital My Cloud Home device), you typically do this by accessing it through your computer's file explorer or finder (for Mac) and transferring the folder to a shared directory. Here's a step-by-step guide:
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Open File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac). This is your operating system's file management system.
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Access your My Cloud Home:
- Windows: Navigate to "Network" in the left-hand pane of File Explorer. Your My Cloud Home device should be listed there. If not, you may need to ensure network discovery is enabled and that your device is properly connected to your network. You can also try typing
\\<your_device_name>in the address bar (e.g.,\\MyCloudHome). If you still cannot find it, accessing it through its IP address might be necessary. - Mac: Your My Cloud Home should appear in the "Locations" section of Finder's sidebar. If not, ensure that "Connected Servers" is checked in Finder's Preferences (Finder > Preferences > Sidebar). You can also try connecting by going to Go > Connect to Server, and entering
smb://<your_device_name>orafp://<your_device_name>. Replace<your_device_name>with the name of your My Cloud Home device. If these methods fail, you might need to access the device through its IP address.
- Windows: Navigate to "Network" in the left-hand pane of File Explorer. Your My Cloud Home device should be listed there. If not, you may need to ensure network discovery is enabled and that your device is properly connected to your network. You can also try typing
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Login (if prompted): When accessing the My Cloud Home device for the first time, you might be prompted to enter your login credentials. Use the username and password you set up during the device's initial configuration.
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Locate the Shared Folder: The My Cloud Home usually has a pre-defined "Public" or similarly named shared folder. This is the folder designed for general file sharing. You can also create new folders to organize your files. Keep in mind some My Cloud Home devices use only individual user folders and no public folder. In this case, you would place the folder into your user folder.
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Drag and Drop or Copy and Paste: Simply drag and drop the folder you want to add from your computer into the shared folder on the My Cloud Home. Alternatively, you can copy the folder, navigate to the shared folder on your My Cloud Home, and paste it there.
Important Considerations:
- WD Discovery Software: Ensure you have installed and configured the WD Discovery software for easy access and management of your My Cloud Home device, although the above method works independently.
- Permissions: Be mindful of folder permissions. If you encounter issues copying files, it might be due to restricted access rights. You may need to adjust user permissions within the My Cloud Home's settings.
- Alternative Access Methods: The My Cloud Home can often also be accessed through a web browser or a mobile app, depending on your device's capabilities. You might be able to create and upload folders using these interfaces as well.
- Mobile App: Use the My Cloud Home mobile app to upload folders (usually photos and videos) from your mobile device.
