This is why I love You Tube videos. Whether its changing the brake pads on the car or now connecting my new laptop to my WD My Cloud drive I always find what I need to show me how to do it. This video was spot on with how to connect the drive. Easy to follow and spot on directions. Thanks.
Just wanted to say thanks for this vid. I bought a new PC last month (Feb 2021) and completely forgot how to map my "WDCloud Drive". In my case, my new PC did recognize the WDCLOUD Drive and it is accessible. But, would only show 3 folders (default, I believe): Music, Photos & Videos and when I click on any folder it would show all files at once, listed by numerical and alphabetical order. But when I mapped it as a drive, as shown here, I am able to to view my files broken into the folders I placed/created them in as intended...just in case anyone was wondering or was stuck with the similar issue.
Was trying to figure out what to do after WD went to GoodSync and a new computer. It had been forever since I had actively used My Cloud and needed to set it up. If RUclips allowed stars, I would give you 5 Stars. Very clear instructions and graphics. Exactly what I needed to get My Cloud going again. Thanks!
wooooow I don't know why it took so long to discover this video ...but finally I got map my WD. You were more helpful than WD site, support, etc. Thanks Roman
Thank goodness for this video! I did have 1 issue... On the WD MyCloud site under "shares", make sure "media serving" and "public access" is toggled "ON". Mine was not on, and it took me a few minutes to figure out why I couldn't see my files on the Twonky Server. Once I toggled it to ON, the files started to upload to Twonky and I was able to finish up the direct mapping. This video was a huge help!!
Thanks for posting this video. It helped me a lot and now, finally, my MyCloudMirror drive is visible on the local network where I have transfers of 100MB / s. Previously, I was connecting to the disk via the Internet, where I had a 10MB / s upload :( Now I can fully use this equipment. Thanks again and greetings from Poland.
Very helpful walk thru! In my case I had previously mapped WD drives from an old computer appearing on my new PC. I could access Twonky and the original My Cloud "web" page, so things looked good..... Anyway to reconnect the drives I Right Clicked the drives to Disconnect them (they disappear) and then followed your steps to Re-Map them!
This was super helpful!!! Thanks a lot! Took me quite some time to do the router thingy. Had to reset router, then absorb the nagging from me wifey because the net was down for a bit...
Dear Alfred, I think this video will help many with similar situations. I am pretty familiar with WD MyCloud Home. I never got around to using Tonky although I have browsed to it. Now I am using a more capable product, a MyCloud NAS (My Cloud Pro Series 4-Bay NAS). I know how to map the shares I created on the NAS to a Windows computer. I am having difficulty mapping the shares I've created on the NAS to the Windows 10 client desktop PCs or laptops. Some PCs I am able to while others I am not able to. I am perplexed. I am using the NAS on a business network where there are files on a Windows Server. I want to eventually migrate to using the NAS only.
Thank you, you make it look so easy and actually it is once you know how to, I have been trying to find the answer on how to do this everywhere. Thanks again. :)
Can I connect the mycloud directly to my internet router so I don't have to leave my computer on to use the mycloud on my phone? Also, is it possible to set up the mycloud so I can use it on my phone from anywhere?
Answer for all your questions is "yes". The stock app allows you to have global access through internet and the drive should be connected to the router via ethernet port. No need to connect it to the computer. That's the whole point of mapping
Thank u for this brief and useful tutorial. I have a question; Say My wd drive is hooked to my modem. Is it possible to use the same scenario via wi-fi .? or I have to hard wire my laptop to use it as a network drive..?
Hi Roman, thanks for this video! It is very useful and great! I have a doubt, is it possible to use direct map using and external PC (from other site/house)? Thanks!
Correct! PC has to be on the same network with drive or you need to have a remote access to your network to access the drive. Otherwise, your only option is to go with Twonky server that comes with the drive, but very slow when compared with direct access
There are many ways to access WD Cloud, but direct mapping is the best! Please don't forget to smash Like & Subscribe buttons if this solution worked for you! This helps other people find it faster and helps my channel a lot. There is also another solution I tend to use a lot, check it out here: ruclips.net/video/8QKJBp6Bzps/видео.html Thank you!
I had problem that it could not find the cloud, after disabling firewall for a minute it worked (I have Zone alarm free firewall) swapped it to windows firewall and it works great.
Thanks for sharing! Will keep that in mind, never happened to me since I always use Windows Firewall. Any other third party seem to be too aggressive and require quite a bit set up prior they start acting normal.
Nope, for that, you would have to have direct access to your home network, which is doable, but may open a lot of vulnerabilities. I would just use the built in server mode and access it through browser as originally intended when I am away.
Hi! No, I don't have mac video but it should be somewhat the same. If your device lost the remote access due to WD discontinuation, then it is not accessible anymore from outside of your network. A solution could be having a remote access to your home network and then accessing your drive. Another solution is to set up a home server, get one of the free cloud apps and connect your drive to the server.
@@macturner80 it still works as home network drive, or do you mean to access it remotely? I think buying a new one is better, maybe stay away from WD all together and switch to Synology, they got some neat solutions. That would be an easy way out.
Answer is - depends. If you have this outdated MyCloud, I would not do that. Main reason - it is slow and if you plan to record continuos video from multiple cameras, you may run into issues. Secondly, they stopped all support for these units and recommended to disconnect the unit from internet. Meaning, you cannot use FTP, which is insecure... So maybe it's time for an upgrade to Synology?🤔
@@RomanDoes Nope, nothing. They won't even access the password any more, yet I'm still able to reconnect the other two after disconnecting them, without any issues!
@@RomanDoes ye, but who transfer their enormous backup files frequently 🤷🏻♂️ these nas supposed to last for quite some time, any ways thank god your channel exists
now that i know how to do thix, the other computer on windows 11 that i am trying to connect to the drive wants login credentials. I did not create network creds with this process though... i am now stuck.
Incorrect. You just need to login into your drive through browser on new computer. After that follow this process or another one posted more recently and you should get the access
Do you have access to it? Before you can login into it remotely, you need to login into it through web browser on the same network, only then it will let you access it. Also, do you see it in your Network environment?
Once you access the online settings of your drive through WD, there will be a "Users" tab, click on it and in the bottom left corner will be a window with all users, which you can add, remove, or rename
Just don't store adult videos on it🤫, then there is no need to have private folder😀. If you need the drive to be private, use the web access or plug it in straight into your computer. Video is about mapping it, not about building private network with restricted user access rules. Maybe I should make one! 🤔
@@RomanDoes I have found solution! in Wind10 there is need to enable using Insecure acces in registers So now i cann use acces for users so I can share diferent folders with my famiilly and with friends. \HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanWorkstation adding DWORD AllowInsecureGuestAuth value 1
@@RomanDoes I've logged into my router several times before to do things like MAC address filtering etc.. using IP address... It's an Arris Comcast xFinity router.
@@Ottonic6 that should be in the same menu setting where you did you mac set-ups, just might be called differently. Lucky for you, one of my routers is the same as yours, let me check on that one 😉
Please Help me I can send you my cell number or what shall I do Please help me Since I upgrade my wd cloud I cannot access with my cellphone as some founders I cannot access
Everyone hete saying thank you and grest video, but to me its like heart surgery, i just want a simple way to look at my device(my cloud) on a desktop,, help please!!!!!
@@Bmad185 why would you download it? Its optional software. What are you trying to set up? I think your drive should come with some sort of alternative to it, since its a cloud version as well
This is why I love You Tube videos. Whether its changing the brake pads on the car or now connecting my new laptop to my WD My Cloud drive I always find what I need to show me how to do it. This video was spot on with how to connect the drive. Easy to follow and spot on directions. Thanks.
Just wanted to say thanks for this vid. I bought a new PC last month (Feb 2021) and completely forgot how to map my "WDCloud Drive". In my case, my new PC did recognize the WDCLOUD Drive and it is accessible. But, would only show 3 folders (default, I believe): Music, Photos & Videos and when I click on any folder it would show all files at once, listed by numerical and alphabetical order. But when I mapped it as a drive, as shown here, I am able to to view my files broken into the folders I placed/created them in as intended...just in case anyone was wondering or was stuck with the similar issue.
After watching many videos trying to fix my WD cloud this video was the one that fixed it!
Was trying to figure out what to do after WD went to GoodSync and a new computer. It had been forever since I had actively used My Cloud and needed to set it up. If RUclips allowed stars, I would give you 5 Stars. Very clear instructions and graphics. Exactly what I needed to get My Cloud going again. Thanks!
You are welcome! That's the target of my channel - keep it straight and simple.
And nothing says thanks on RUclips better than a Subscribe and Like!
I love your format....I just bought WD MyCloud Home three days ago. I'm still learning.
wooooow I don't know why it took so long to discover this video ...but finally I got map my WD. You were more helpful than WD site, support, etc. Thanks Roman
Glad it helped!
Thank goodness for this video! I did have 1 issue... On the WD MyCloud site under "shares", make sure "media serving" and "public access" is toggled "ON". Mine was not on, and it took me a few minutes to figure out why I couldn't see my files on the Twonky Server. Once I toggled it to ON, the files started to upload to Twonky and I was able to finish up the direct mapping. This video was a huge help!!
I love you robot 😊👍 you took away my headaches for at least 3yrs. Ty
i was gonna give up, they are no longer offering support for this. great job and thanks
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THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was driving me nuts!!!!! Thank you so much!!! I was just gonna rip it open and just format the HDD!
Straight forward explanation on how to map a network drive. Thank you.
I have been struggling with drives "disappearing". Great video. Thank you
They disappear due to dynamic IP address. After this video you should be all set 🤓
Thanks for posting this video. It helped me a lot and now, finally, my MyCloudMirror drive is visible on the local network where I have transfers of 100MB / s. Previously, I was connecting to the disk via the Internet, where I had a 10MB / s upload :( Now I can fully use this equipment. Thanks again and greetings from Poland.
Very helpful walk thru! In my case I had previously mapped WD drives from an old computer appearing on my new PC. I could access Twonky and the original My Cloud "web" page, so things looked good..... Anyway to reconnect the drives I Right Clicked the drives to Disconnect them (they disappear) and then followed your steps to Re-Map them!
glad it helped!
This was super helpful!!! Thanks a lot! Took me quite some time to do the router thingy. Had to reset router, then absorb the nagging from me wifey because the net was down for a bit...
Lol, my wife is the same, cannot disconnect her from wifi even for a sec!
Will try this tmrw and come back with results.
worked! Thanks!
yay!
Dear Alfred,
I think this video will help many with similar situations. I am pretty familiar with WD MyCloud Home. I never got around to using Tonky although I have browsed to it. Now I am using a more capable product, a MyCloud NAS (My Cloud Pro Series 4-Bay NAS). I know how to map the shares I created on the NAS to a Windows computer. I am having difficulty mapping the shares I've created on the NAS to the Windows 10 client desktop PCs or laptops. Some PCs I am able to while others I am not able to. I am perplexed.
I am using the NAS on a business network where there are files on a Windows Server. I want to eventually migrate to using the NAS only.
You need to login from your computer into your NAS via browser and then follow mapping process.
great info on how to setup wd my cloud drive great video format'
Wauw! Thank you SOOOOO much! Best video ever!
You're welcome!
thanks for guide .. its important after WD decision to remove remote access in April2022
I have another guide video on the channel coming out in a couple of hours, it's about a better way to access the root folder, check it out!
@@RomanDoes thank you I’ve been looking for this 🙏
Thanks a lot for your very helpful video,🙏
Glad it helped!
Thank you, you make it look so easy and actually it is once you know how to, I have been trying to find the answer on how to do this everywhere. Thanks again. :)
Glad I could help!
WONDERFUL! SO WELL DONE THANKS! (In all caps on purpose because it actually works) Thanks
Nailed it. Beautiful. THANK YOU.
Thanks! Glad it helped!
Can I connect the mycloud directly to my internet router so I don't have to leave my computer on to use the mycloud on my phone? Also, is it possible to set up the mycloud so I can use it on my phone from anywhere?
Answer for all your questions is "yes". The stock app allows you to have global access through internet and the drive should be connected to the router via ethernet port. No need to connect it to the computer. That's the whole point of mapping
Great! Thanks! very helpful video!
Thanks!
Thank u for this brief and useful tutorial. I have a question; Say My wd drive is hooked to my modem. Is it possible to use the same scenario via wi-fi .? or I have to hard wire my laptop to use it as a network drive..?
Yes, that's how I use it via wifi
Hi Roman, thanks for this video! It is very useful and great!
I have a doubt, is it possible to use direct map using and external PC (from other site/house)?
Thanks!
Correct! PC has to be on the same network with drive or you need to have a remote access to your network to access the drive. Otherwise, your only option is to go with Twonky server that comes with the drive, but very slow when compared with direct access
@@RomanDoes thanks! do you have a video or tutorial to how do this? remote acces to the network or using the Twonky server? Thanks!
@@IngeBorre I don't have the video, but this is the method described in the manual. You just create an account on WD and then access it from there.
great video
A tremendous help
Great video it helped me out. 😇
Glad it helped!
Great,very helpful video
Glad it was helpful!
There are many ways to access WD Cloud, but direct mapping is the best!
Please don't forget to smash Like & Subscribe buttons if this solution worked for you!
This helps other people find it faster and helps my channel a lot.
There is also another solution I tend to use a lot, check it out here:
ruclips.net/video/8QKJBp6Bzps/видео.html
Thank you!
I had problem that it could not find the cloud, after disabling firewall for a minute it worked (I have Zone alarm free firewall) swapped it to windows firewall and it works great.
Thanks for sharing! Will keep that in mind, never happened to me since I always use Windows Firewall. Any other third party seem to be too aggressive and require quite a bit set up prior they start acting normal.
Hi Roman, may i know are there only can map the public folder? If Private shared folder can map the network drive too?
Any folder can be mapped.
Thanks bro.
Hi thanks for this. I will try . Coz our wd passport is keep on lossing connection on and off the connection. Ive try to map again. Thanks
THANK YOU! Finally...I was pulling my hair out! :)
Glad I could help!
It is must use the twonky?
It runs on it.
What is Twonky? do I have to download it?
It's pre-installed software on your drive.
Great Video!!!
How do you know the name of the drive to enter?
It's whatever name you called it or default as I entered. See at 1:01, there is your default name
Thanks for the video, anyway to have it stay mapped when I am away from my home network?
Nope, for that, you would have to have direct access to your home network, which is doable, but may open a lot of vulnerabilities. I would just use the built in server mode and access it through browser as originally intended when I am away.
Thank you. If I can ask, what is your automatic voice generator? :-) Just to use it me too!
Its google voice 😀, just search it, they have variety of voices there and its free
Thanks Thanks Thanks Thanks
Do you have a video like this for Mac? Also, is it possible to access the mapping-route remotely--even in Windows?
Hi! No, I don't have mac video but it should be somewhat the same. If your device lost the remote access due to WD discontinuation, then it is not accessible anymore from outside of your network. A solution could be having a remote access to your home network and then accessing your drive. Another solution is to set up a home server, get one of the free cloud apps and connect your drive to the server.
@@RomanDoes any solution on the discontinued servers other than purchasing a new model?
@@macturner80 it still works as home network drive, or do you mean to access it remotely? I think buying a new one is better, maybe stay away from WD all together and switch to Synology, they got some neat solutions. That would be an easy way out.
thank you so much
What is twonky server?
It's a server app installed on your WD
@@RomanDoes oh I see, mine doesn't have that
Do I have to pay for Twonky server? Or is that included in with WD EX2?
Its free
Can we store onvif supported IP cctv to mycloud?
Answer is - depends. If you have this outdated MyCloud, I would not do that. Main reason - it is slow and if you plan to record continuos video from multiple cameras, you may run into issues. Secondly, they stopped all support for these units and recommended to disconnect the unit from internet. Meaning, you cannot use FTP, which is insecure...
So maybe it's time for an upgrade to Synology?🤔
@@RomanDoes thank you for the swift response
Going from a band new unit there is a little work behind the scenes that needs to happen before we get this far. This is where I am at.
Follow the user manual for that.
Mapped five drives yesterday, only to have three drop out and am unable to reconnect. Suggestions?
Follow the instruction in the video and they will not drop out
@@RomanDoes Nope, nothing. They won't even access the password any more, yet I'm still able to reconnect the other two after disconnecting them, without any issues!
@@mospeada1152 🤷♂️
@@mospeada1152 no idea in that case, too many factors to guess without seeing it
The only issue I had was right here I used the same name as you but I needed to use the same name as my drive. After that everything worked out
Yep, that obviously has to be your custom drive name if you changed it 😀
WD should just link your video to their product support page, they supposed to make life easier not harder, ffs
They want you to buy their latest tech, so it not in their best interest to make their older tech easy to use 😉
@@RomanDoes ye, but who transfer their enormous backup files frequently 🤷🏻♂️ these nas supposed to last for quite some time, any ways thank god your channel exists
Good tutorial , but for a novice like myself I had to play it a few times as it went too fast to understand.
Thats the way to learn it :) otherwise people don't watch it if its too long :)
now that i know how to do thix, the other computer on windows 11 that i am trying to connect to the drive wants login credentials. I did not create network creds with this process though... i am now stuck.
Incorrect. You just need to login into your drive through browser on new computer. After that follow this process or another one posted more recently and you should get the access
I have not been able to successfully Map my Gen2 MyCloud drive since the update to OS5. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Do you have access to it? Before you can login into it remotely, you need to login into it through web browser on the same network, only then it will let you access it. Also, do you see it in your Network environment?
When I turn on my WD my cloud and connect the cable to the wifi the light turns orange for a bit then turns off the light
Not sure what model you are using, but sounds like you might have wifi disabled. Try to hardwire it instead.
How did you change the web login interface User Name from (default) admin to Roman??
Once you access the online settings of your drive through WD, there will be a "Users" tab, click on it and in the bottom left corner will be a window with all users, which you can add, remove, or rename
I couldn't map my wdmycloud drive on my windows 10,
when ever I try it says diagnoses and then error.
Must have missed a step somewhere or your network discovery is off
However, when I enter files.mycloud.com, it says that I cannot access my cloud.
Coz this setup is not about web access
Bro.can you please help
This works only if folder atre set to public. Creating another user and setting some folders to non-public doss not work, it want take my login.
Just don't store adult videos on it🤫, then there is no need to have private folder😀. If you need the drive to be private, use the web access or plug it in straight into your computer. Video is about mapping it, not about building private network with restricted user access rules. Maybe I should make one! 🤔
@@RomanDoes I have found solution! in Wind10 there is need to enable using Insecure acces in registers
So now i cann use acces for users so I can share diferent folders with my famiilly and with friends.
\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanWorkstation
adding
DWORD AllowInsecureGuestAuth
value 1
looked everywhere for DHCP Server settings on my xFinity Router settings and it was nowhere to be found
🤔 did you enter it from IP address setting or the app?
@@RomanDoes I've logged into my router several times before to do things like MAC address filtering etc.. using IP address... It's an Arris Comcast xFinity router.
@@Ottonic6 that should be in the same menu setting where you did you mac set-ups, just might be called differently. Lucky for you, one of my routers is the same as yours, let me check on that one 😉
@@Ottonic6 guess what! its there! :) give me a sec!
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Please Help me I can send you my cell number
or what shall I do
Please help me
Since I upgrade my wd cloud I cannot access with my cellphone
as some founders I cannot access
You should contact WD support.
Everyone hete saying thank you and grest video, but to me its like heart surgery, i just want a simple way to look at my device(my cloud) on a desktop,, help please!!!!!
where did you stumble?
Cannot MAP device
Follow the Alfred's instructions, don't skip
did anyone pay for twonky?
It comes free with the drive
@@RomanDoes how do i download it with out paying for it or use it
i have never used it i have an WD PR2100
@@Bmad185 why would you download it? Its optional software. What are you trying to set up? I think your drive should come with some sort of alternative to it, since its a cloud version as well
@@RomanDoes I'm trying to map my drive twonky never came on my device or came as an option for me
LONG INTRO
What part of it?🤔
Great video!