What Is pCloud?
pCloud is a consumer and business cloud storage service known for cross-device access and optional encrypted storage features. OurClone can use pCloud for sync, transfer, backup repositories, and mounted access.
Official website: https://www.pcloud.com/
- Good for personal media archives and cross-device folders.
- Browser authorization keeps account setup simple.
- Useful when you want to move pCloud content to another provider or add encrypted OurClone backups.
What OurClone Supports for pCloud
| Operation | How it works in OurClone |
|---|---|
| Sync | Keep a folder on pCloud synchronized with another cloud storage account or a local folder. OurClone compares file changes and updates only what needs to change. |
| Transfer | Copy or move files between pCloud, your Mac, and other connected cloud providers. Transfers run through your local computer, so you stay in control of the data path. |
| Backup | Create an encrypted backup repository on pCloud, then save snapshots of local folders. Later snapshots are incremental, so unchanged files do not need to be uploaded again. |
| Mount | Mount pCloud as a local directory in macOS or Windows, then browse and manage remote files from the operating system file manager. |
pCloud Upload and Download Limits
These limits come from the storage provider or protocol, not from OurClone. OurClone still has to respect provider file-size caps, API quotas, bandwidth rules, account storage quota, and server-side throttling.
| Upload limits | pCloud’s speed settings are Unlimited by default and depend on your internet provider unless you set manual speed limits. Practical file upload size is still constrained by account storage and client reliability. |
| Download limits | pCloud downloads are generally governed by your account, cache settings, local disk space, and optional speed limits. pCloud Drive speed limits are Unlimited by default. |
| OurClone tip | For mounted pCloud workflows, keep enough local cache space available so OurClone can read and write large files reliably. |
How to Add pCloud in OurClone
pCloud uses browser-based authorization in OurClone. You do not need to paste your account password into the app.
- Open OurClone and click Add Storage.
- Select pCloud from the provider list and enter a clear display name.
- When the browser opens, sign in to your pCloud account.
- Approve the requested access. After authorization, return to OurClone and pCloud will appear as a connected storage account.
Sync and Transfer Workflow
After pCloud is connected, open the Migrate area in OurClone. Choose pCloud as the source or destination, select the folders you want to work with, then choose the task mode.
- Copy duplicates files while keeping the source unchanged.
- Move transfers files and removes them from the source after completion.
- Sync keeps the destination aligned with the source folder.
Task progress is visible in the Task tab, including completed, skipped, and failed files.
Backup Workflow
For backups, first create a backup repository on pCloud. A repository needs a name, a storage path, and an encryption password. Keep this password safe because it is required for both future snapshots and restores.
- Open Backup and create or choose a repository on pCloud.
- Open the repository and click New Backup.
- Select local folders such as
~/Documents,~/Pictures, or a project folder. - Start the snapshot. The first run uploads the full selection; later runs are incremental.
- Use Restore from a backup record when you need to recover files to a local directory.
Mount pCloud as a Local Folder
OurClone can mount pCloud as a local operating-system directory. This is useful when you want to browse cloud files in Finder or File Explorer, open files from desktop apps, or copy files with the same habits you use for local folders.
- Open the mount area in OurClone and select your connected pCloud account.
- Choose the remote path you want to expose locally.
- Pick a local mount point, then start the mount.
- When finished, unmount cleanly from OurClone before disconnecting your network or shutting down.
Best Practices for pCloud
- Use a clear folder naming convention such as
/ourclone-backups,/sync, or/archive. - Confirm that your pCloud account has enough storage before running a large migration or backup.
- Run a small test sync or restore before relying on a new workflow for important files.
- For large first-time jobs, keep your computer awake and connected to a stable network.
- If authentication fails later, reconnect the account or refresh the token before restarting the task.