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My Cloud Pro Series
User Manual
• My Cloud PR2100
• My Cloud PR4100
WD Service and Support
Should you encounter any problem, please give us an opportunity to address it before returning this
product. Most technical support questions can be answered through our knowledge base or email support
service at http://support.wdc.com. If the answer is not available or if you prefer, please contact WD at the
best telephone number shown below.
Your product includes 30 days of free telephone support during the warranty period. This 30-day period
starts on the date of your first telephone contact with WD Technical Support. Email support is free for the
entire warranty period and our extensive knowledge base is available 24/7. To help us keep you informed
of new features and services, remember to register your product online at
http://register.wd.com.
Accessing Online Support
Visit our product support website at http://support.wdc.com and choose from these topics:
Downloads—Download drivers, software, and updates for your WD product.
WD Support Portal—Register your WD products and get support information customized to your
needs.
Warranty & RMA Services—Get warranty, product replacement (RMA), RMA status, and data
recovery information.
Knowledge Base—Search by keyword, phrase, or Answer ID.
Documentation —Get manuals, installation guides, and documentation for your WD product.
WD Community—Share your thoughts and connect with other WD users
Online Learning Center—Start here to get the most out of your My Cloud device (http://
www.mycloud.com/learn/).
Contacting WD Technical Support
When contacting WD for support have your WD product serial number, system hardware, and system
software versions available.
North America Europe (toll free)*
English 800.ASK.4WDC
(800.275.4932)
Spanish 800.832.4778
Mexico
South America Asia Pacific
Chile 1230 020 5871 Australia 1800 429 861 / 0011 800 2275 4932
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Peru 0800 54003 India 1800 200 5789 / 1800 419 5591
Uruguay 00 413 598 3787 Indonesia 001 803 852 3993
Argentina 0800 4440839 Japan 0800 805 7293
Brazil 0800 7704932 Korea 02 2120 3415
001 8002754932
0021 800 83247788 Malaysia 1800 817 477
Europe
Middle East
Africa
Russia
New Zealand 0508 555 639 / 00800 2275 4932
Philippines 1800 1855 0277
Singapore 1800 608 6008
Taiwan 0800 225 593
Thailand 00 1800 852 5913
Other countries +86 21 2603 7560
00800 ASK4 WDEU
(00800 27549338)
+31 880062100
+31 880062100
+31 880062100
8 10 8002 335 5011
* Toll free number is available in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany,
Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
Registering Your WD Product
Register your WD product to get the latest updates and special offers. You can easily register your drive
online at http://register.wd.com or by using My Cloud device software.
Table of Contents
WD Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Registering Your WD Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
1 Important User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Recording Your WD Product Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Product Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Pre-installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Preparing your My Cloud Device for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Getting Started with My Cloud Online Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Getting Started without My Cloud Online Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Accessing Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4 The Dashboard at a Glance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Launching the Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
The Dashboard Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Common Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5 Managing Users and Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
About Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
About Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6 Managing Shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
About Shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7 Accessing Your Cloud Remotely. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Enabling Cloud Access for the My Cloud Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Configuring Cloud Access for a User. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Access Your Files with iOS and Android Mobile Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
8 Backing Up and Retrieving Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
About Backups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Managing a USB Device and USB Backups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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Remote Backups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Internal Backups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Viewing Backup Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Modifying a Backup Job. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Deleting a Backup Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Cloud Backups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Camera Backups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
9 Managing Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
About Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
RAID Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Disk Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
iSCSI Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Volume Virtualization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
10 Managing Apps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
TABLE OF CONTENTS
About Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Managing Apps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
11 Playing/Streaming Videos, Photos, & Music . . . . . . . . . . 62
Media Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Media Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Enabling DLNA and iTunes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Accessing Your My Cloud Device Using Media Players. . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Accessing Your My Cloud Device Using iTunes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
12 Configuring Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
13 Regulatory Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Regulatory Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
14 Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Appendix A: My Cloud Quick User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Appendix B: Safe Mode Firmware Update Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Appendix C: My Cloud Action Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Appendix D: My Cloud Device URLs and Names. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
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Appendix E: Creating a User Import File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Appendix F: Replacing the SO-DIMM Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . 107
15 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION
Important User Information
Important Safety Instructions
Recording Your WD Product Information
Important Safety Instructions
This device is designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in
electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated into this unit will protect you if you
observe the following procedures for installation, use, and servicing.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Do not use this product near any liquids.
Do not place this product on an unstable surface. The product may fall, causing serious
damage to the product.
Do not drop the product.
Do not block the slots and openings on the top and bottom of the chassis; to ensure proper
ventilation and reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these
openings must not be blocked or covered. Making sure the drive is standing upright also
helps prevent overheating.
Operate this product only from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you
are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons
will walk on the cord.
If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the
equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere
rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet
does not exceed the fuse rating.
Never push objects of any kind into this product through the chassis slots as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric
shock.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
- When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
- If liquid has been spilled on the product.
- If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
- If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are
followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since
improper adjustment may result in damage and require extensive work to the product by
a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition.
- If the product has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged.
- If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, contact WD Customer Support
at
http://support.wdc.com.
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IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION
Recording Your WD Product Information
Remember to write down the following WD product information, which is used for setup and
technical support. Your WD product information is found on the label on the back of the device.
- Serial Number
- Model Number
- Purchase Date
- System and Software Notes
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Product Overview
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
2
Package Contents
Requirements
Product Components
Pre-installation Instructions
Handling Precautions
Package Contents
My Cloud device
Shielded Ethernet cable
AC power adapter
Quick Install Guide
For information on additional accessories for this product, visit:
US www.shopwd.com or www.wdstore.com
Europe www.shopwd.eu or www.wdstore.eu
All others Contact WD Technical Support at http://support.wdc.com/
contact.aspx, and click on Change country for technical contacts in
your region.
Requirements
Operating System
Windows
Web Browsers
®
Windows 10
Windows 8.1
Windows 8
Windows 7
Note: Compatibility may vary depending on your computer’s hardware configuration
and operating system.
Internet Explorer 10.0 and later on supported Windows computers.
Safari 6.0 and later on supported Windows and Mac computers.
Firefox 30 and later on supported Windows and Mac computers.
Google Chrome 31.0 and later on supported Windows and Mac computers.
Mac OS X
®
El Capitan (Mac OS 10.11)
Yosemite (Mac OS 10.10)
Mavericks (Mac OS 10.9)
Mountain Lion (Mac OS 10.8)
Local Network
Router/switch (Gigabit is recommended to maximize performance.)
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Internet
Broadband Internet connection is required for initial setup and software downloads, as
well as for remote access and mobile apps.
Product Components
2-Bay Front View (My Cloud PR2100)
Power button
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Drive Bay Doors
USB Copy button
USB 3.0 port
Drive LEDs
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2-Bay Back View (My Cloud PR2100)
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Kensington® Security
Slot
Ethernet Link LED
Ethernet Activity LED
Ethernet Link LED
Ethernet Activity LED
Reset button
USB 3.0 port
Ethernet ports
External DC in Power
Ports
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4-Bay Front View (My Cloud PR4100)
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
LCD Display
Power button
USB Copy button
USB 3.0 port
4-Bay Back View (My Cloud PR4100)
Scroll buttons
Drive Bay Doors
Drive LEDs
Ethernet Link LED
Ethernet Activity LED
Ethernet Link LED
Ethernet Activity LED
Kensington®
Security Slot
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Reset button
USB 3.0 port
USB 3.0 port
Ethernet ports
External DC in
Power Ports
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Back View Icons
Component Icon Description
Ethernet port Connects the device to a local network.
USB 3.0 port Connects to a USB hard drive for additional storage.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Reset button
Power port Connects the device to an AC adapter and the power outlet.
Kensington
security slot
( )
Restores settings and administrator password for the device. Visit http://
support.wdc.com, and see Knowledge Base Answer ID 10432.
For device security, the device is equipped with a security slot that
supports a standard Kensington security cable.
Visit http://www.kensington.com/ for more information.
LEDs
Front Panel Power LED
The following table describes the front panel power LED behavior.
State Color Appearance State Description
Power Down Not lit N/A Device is off.
Standby Blue Pulsing Device is in standby mode.
Powering Up Blue Blinking Device is powering on or in the process of
updating the firmware.
Power Up Blue Solid Device is in a powered up state.
Device at fault Red Blinking Device at fault, such as system hang.
Action required Red Solid A condition, such as a network cable having
become unplugged, which requires you to act.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Back Panel Ethernet (Network) LEDs
The following table describes the network and activity LEDs:
Note: Looking at the Ethernet port with the cable latch on top, the top-right LED is the
Link LED, and the top-left LED is the Activity LED.
State LED Appearance State Description
Link down Link Off Cable or device is not plugged in, or other end
of link is not operational.
Link up – 10/100
Mbps connection
Link Yellow Cable is plugged in, and both ends of the link
have successfully established
communications. 10/100 Mbps network
connection.
Link up – 1000 Mbps
connection
Link Green Cable is plugged in, and both ends of the link
have successfully established
communications. 10/100/1000 Mbps network
connection.
Link idle Activity Solid Active communication is not in progress.
Link busy Activity Green - Blinks Active communication is in progress.
Pre-installation Instructions
Before beginning installation, select a suitable location for your device to obtain maximum
efficiency. Place it in a location that is:
Near a grounded power outlet.
Clean and dust free.
On a stable surface free from vibration.
Well ventilated, with nothing blocking or covering the slots and openings.
Away from fields of electrical devices such as air conditioners, radio, and television
receivers.
Handling Precautions
WD products are precision instruments and must be handled with care during unpacking and
installation. Rough handling, shock, or vibration can damage the device drives. Observe the
following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product:
Do not drop or jolt the device.
Do not move the device while it is powered on.
Do not use this product as a portable device.
Do not remove both data drives at the same time. This will cause your device to become
unresponsive.
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GETTING STARTED
Getting Started
Preparing your My Cloud Device for Use
Getting Started with My Cloud Online Setup
Getting Started without My Cloud Online Setup
Accessing Content
It’s easy to set up the My Cloud device—just unpack your device, connect it, and wait for the
Power LED on the front of your device to turn a solid blue. Then setup your device from your web
browser.
Note: For information about safely shutting down and disconnecting the device, see
“Logging Out and Shutting Down your Device” on page 27.
Preparing your My Cloud Device for Use
There are a few steps you need to take in order to get your My Cloud device up and running.
Follow the steps outlined below to prepare your device for use.
Adding a Hard Disk Drive to your Device (Diskless Drives)
Use the following steps to install the hard disk drive(s) in your My Cloud device.
Note: If your My Cloud device came with the drive(s) pre-installed, continue to
“Physically Connecting your Device” on page 10.
1. Pull the handle on the front of the hard disk drive toward you.
2. Slide the approved hard disk drive into the drive bay, making sure that it is properly seated
and is facing the correct direction.
3. Using some force, snap the hard disk drive handle shut.
4. Follow steps 1 through 3 for all hard disk drives on your device.
Note: After the My Cloud device is physically connected, the drive LEDs on the front of
the device will be solid red until new volumes are created. For more information,
see “Physically Connecting your Device” on page 10 and “RAID Storage” on
page 53.
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Physically Connecting your Device
GETTING STARTED
Follow the steps below to connect the My Cloud device to a home or small office network.
Important: To avoid overheating, make sure the device is upright as shown in the
illustration above and nothing is blocking or covering the slots and
openings on the top and bottom of the device. In the event of
overheating, the device will perform a safe shutdown, interrupting all
processes currently being performed. If this occurs, data may be lost.
Important: The provided shielded Ethernet cable must be used between the unit and
network connection to comply with FCC Part 15 Class B and EN-55022/
EN-55024 Class B.
1. Using the Ethernet cable, connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port located
on the back of the device.
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable directly into a router or network switch port.
3. Connect one end of the power adapter into the power supply socket on the back of the device.
4. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a power outlet. The unit powers up
automatically.
Important: Wait for the My Cloud device to finish powering up (approximately three
minutes) before configuring it. You will know it is ready when the power
LED stops blinking and turns a solid blue.
5. When the power LED on your device turns a solid blue, continue to Getting Started with My
Cloud Online Setup.
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GETTING STARTED
Getting Started with My Cloud Online Setup
The online setup process walks you through the steps necessary to easily connect your My Cloud
device to your home or small office network. Use the following steps to run the online setup
process, discover the device, and get started using your device.
My Cloud Device Online Setup
After connecting your device:
1. Open a web browser and type http://mycloud.com/setup to display the welcome page.
2. On the Welcome page, click Get Started.
The setup function begins searching for your My Cloud device.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process.
Note: To keep all of your My Cloud content synchronized to your network-attached
devices, download the WD Sync app at http://www.mycloud.com/learn/
#mc_download.
Getting Started without My Cloud Online Setup
Use the following steps to set up your device using your web browser (for browser requirements,
see “Web Browsers” on page 3).
If you choose not to set up the network attached storage (NAS) for your device, you can still:
Configure the device using the My Cloud dashboard. (See “The Dashboard at a Glance”
on page 16.)
Use your My Cloud device as an external hard drive, dragging and dropping files to and
from it. (See “Accessing Content” on page 14.)
Back up files using USB, Remote, Internal, Cloud, and Camera backup. (See “Backing
Up and Retrieving Files” on page 43.)
1. Open a browser and enter your device URL as listed below, then click Enter.
Note: If you changes your device name at any time, the URL also change to the new
name
.
If your device name is... Your Windows URL is... Your Mac URL is...
My Cloud PR2100 http://mycloudPR2100 http://mycloudPR2100.local
My Cloud PR4100 http://mycloudPR4100 http://mycloudPR4100.local
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GETTING STARTED
The login page appears:
2. Click Login. You do not need to enter a password because you haven’t set one up yet. The
Choose your language screen appears:
3. From the drop-down list, select the language you’d like to use for the user interface.
4. Click the Western Digital End User License Agreement link to read the Western Digital End
User License Agreement.
If you agree, click I accept or return to the previous page and click the I agree check
box.
5. Click Continue. The Getting Started screen appears.
6. Enter a password in both the Password and Confirm Password fields.
If you do not wish to create a password at this time, leave both fields blank.
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GETTING STARTED
7. Click Next. The Setup Cloud Access page appears.
8. Enter your first name, last name, and email address, then click Save. The email address is
needed if you want to create an account with remote access capability.
If you’d like to enter additional user accounts:
- Enter the user name, first name, last name, and email address for the new user
account, then click Save.
Note: If you entered an email address, ensure that the user checks their email
account. They will receives an email with instructions on how to set up and
activate a password for cloud access.
- Continue the above step for all user accounts you’d like to add.
Note: The My Cloud app provides free remote access to your personal cloud device.
Once you create your account, you can access your device using your mobile
devices with Internet access and from the My Cloud desktop app.
9. Click Next. The following Getting Started screen appears:
10. Do the following:
To have your device’s firmware updated automatically, set the Auto Update Firmware
toggle button to ON (optional).
To participate in the Product Improvement Program, set the Product Improvement
Program toggle button to ON (optional).
To register your device, enter your First Name, Last Name, and Email Address.
11. Click Finish to display the My Cloud dashboard. For instructions on using the dashboard,
see “The Dashboard Home Page” on page 17.
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GETTING STARTED
Accessing Content
The My Cloud device’s Public folder contains Shared Music, Shared Pictures, and Shared Videos
subfolders. The existing content of the subfolders are files that you dragged and dropped or files
that have been backed up from your computer or an attached USB drive.
Note: Any of the folders can hold any file type.
Once you’ve physically connected your My Cloud device (see “Preparing your My Cloud Device
for Use” on page 9), use the following steps to access the contents of your device.
If your operating systems is... Then...
Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 / Windows
10./W/1
Windows 7
Mac OS X
(El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks,
Mountain Lion)
1. On the Start page, type Computer.
2. Click Computer.
3. In the left pane, click Network.
4. Double-click the My Cloud device (see “Appendix D: My Cloud
Device URLs and Names” on page 104 for a list of device
names) and locate the device’s Public folder.
5. Double-click the Public folder to display the Shared Music,
Shared Pictures, and Shared Videos subfolders. You can now
drag and drop files into (and from) the shared media folders
using Windows Explorer.
1. Click or Start > Computer > Network > My Cloud device
(see “Appendix D: My Cloud Device URLs and Names” on
page 104 for a list of device names) and, if required, enter your
share credentials. The device’s Public and private folders
(shares) appear.
2. Double-click the Public folder to display the Shared Music,
Shared Pictures, and Shared Videos subfolders. You can now
drag and drop files into (and from) the shared media folders
using Windows Explorer.
1. In a Finder window, click the My Cloud device (see “Appendix
D: My Cloud Device URLs and Names” on page 104 for a list of
device names) under the shared items in the side bar.
2. If presented with an authorization page, enter your Username
and password or select Guest and click Connect to display the
Public share.
3. Double-click the Public folder to display the subfolders: Shared
Music, Shared Pictures, and Shared Videos. You can now drag
and drop files into the shared folders using Finder.
4. If you want to create a shared drive icon permanently on your
desktop, create an alias. There are two ways to do this:
Note:
Before creating an alias, click Finder > Preferences >
General
and make sure Connected Servers is checked.
- Click the item you wish to alias (e.g., Shared Music), hold
down the mouse button, hold down the Cmd and Option
keys simultaneously, then drag the item to where you’d like
to make an alias. Instead of moving the original item, this
action creates an alias at the new location.
OR -
-
- Right-click the item you want to alias (e.g., Shared Music)
and click File > Make Alias.
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Mapping the Public Folder (Windows)
To map the My Cloud Public folder for quick access in the future:
GETTING STARTED
1. In Windows Explorer, under Network, click the
Device URLs and Names” on page 104 for a list of device names)
My Cloud device (see “Appendix D: My Cloud
.
2. Right-click the Public folder and select Map Network Drive from the menu.
3. Select an available letter from the Drive drop-down list.
4. Select the Reconnect at login check box.
5. Click Finish. Your Public drive is now mapped.
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The Dashboard at a Glance
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Launching the Dashboard
The Dashboard Home Page
Common Tasks
Use the My Cloud dashboard to configure settings and to manage the device. For example, you can
set up user accounts and restrict access to the files on your My Cloud device, set up folders for
storing files, enable remote access, and customize the device to suit your needs.
Note: If this is the first time you are opening the dashboard, see “Getting Started without
My Cloud Online Setup” on page 11.
Launching the Dashboard
Use one of the following methods to launch the dashboard.
IF you want to launch from . . . THEN . . .
A web browser or Windows Explorer
Using Device Name:
1. Enter the name of your My Cloud device in the browser’s
address field (see “Appendix D: My Cloud Device URLs
and Names” on page 104 for a list of device names):
- http://<device name> (Windows)
(Example: http://mycloudPR2100)
- http://<device name>.local (Mac)
(Example: http://mycloudPR4100.local)
2. Click Go.
Using IP Address:
1. Enter the IP address of your My Cloud device in the
browser’s address field: http://<IP Address>.
- For My Cloud PR2100, click Settings, then click
Network. The IP address is displayed in the Network
Profile area.
- For My Cloud PR4100, on the front of the device,
click the down button to the right of the Status LCD
display. The IP address appears in the Status LCD
display. Or, click Settings, then click Network. The
IP address is displayed in the Network Profile area.
2. Click Go.
Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 101. On the Start page, type Computer.
2. Click Computer.
3. In the left pane, click Network.
4. In the right panel, locate your My Cloud device under
Storage.
5. Double-click the device, or right-click and select View
device webpage from the resulting menu.
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IF you want to launch from . . . THEN . . .
Windows 7 1. Click > Computer.
2. In the left panel, select Network.
3. In the right panel, locate your My Cloud device under
Storage.
4. Double-click the device, or right-click and select View
device webpage from the resulting menu.
Mac OS X 1. Click the Safari icon > bookmark icon >
Bonjour.
2. Double-click the My Cloud device on the network.
Mobile Devices
iOS Devices:
1. Open a browser.
2. In the Address bar, enter
http://<device name>.local.
Android Devices:
1. Open a browser.
2. In the Address bar, enter http://<device name>.
The Dashboard Home Page
The My Cloud Home page has an information bar at the top, a navigation icon bar across the page,
and an instant overview of the status of the device’s main functions with links for updating
settings.
Information Icons
1
Navigation Icons
2
Status and Update Panels
3
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Information Icons
The Information Icons, at the top of the page, provide quick access to:
Attached USB device(s)
Device alerts
Online Help and Support
User information.
Icon Name Actions
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USB device attached to the My
Click to display the USB device(s) connected.
Cloud device
Alert Notifications Click to display recent alerts about new firmware
and network issues.
Help Click to access the My Cloud Getting Started
Wizard, Help, Support, and About information.
User Click to see the user name of the user currently
logged into the My Cloud device. You can also
Hibernate (Shutdown), Reboot, or Logout of the
My Cloud device.
Navigation Icons
The Navigation Icons provide access to the various features and settings of your My Cloud device.
Icon Name Actions
Home An instant overview of the status of the device’s
main functions and provides links for updating
those settings.
Users Create, change, and delete user accounts. Grant
users full or limited access to particular shares.
Shares Create, change, and delete shares and grant
specific user accounts full, limited, or no access to
particular shares.
Cloud Access Set up, change, and remove remote cloud access to
particular shares. Monitor remote access status.
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Icon Name Actions
Backups Create backups to:
• A USB drive.
• Another My Cloud device on or outside of
your network.
• Another location on your My Cloud device.
• Your My Cloud device from a camera.
Storage Select and specify how you want the My Cloud
device to store your data.
Apps Add or remove various apps that allow you to use
your device more productively.
Settings Configure advanced settings for your My Cloud
device, including:
• General device settings.
• Network configurations.
• Media options.
• Device utility tasks.
• Notification settings.
• Firmware update settings.
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Viewing Device Status and Making Updates on the Home Page
The main body of the Home page shows the status of the device and its functions and provides
shortcuts to the most necessary tasks.
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Capacity
The Capacity panel displays the amount of storage remaining on your My Cloud device and how
the storage is allocated.
Note: Storage allocation information only appears when the Cloud Services option is ON.
See “Cloud Access” on page 71 for steps to enable Cloud Services.
Device
The Device section identifies the overall health of the system, indicates the current version of your
firmware, and informs you when firmware updates are available.
Diagnostics
The Diagnostics section displays a snapshot of the system’s components and identifies the overall
health of the My Cloud device.
1. To see details about the status of system’s components, click the arrow in the Device area.
2. To return to the Home page, click
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Firmware
The Firmware section displays the current firmware version loaded on your My Cloud device. A
green check mark indicates that your firmware is up-to-date.
1. To view whether an updated version of the firmware is available, click the arrow to the right
of Firmware to display firmware availability.
2. If an update is available, click Install and Reboot to update your device.
3. To return to the Home page, click OK
.
Network Activity
The Network Activity panel displays the system activities and processes that are running on your
My Cloud device. At a glance, you can see the network, CPU, and RAM activity.
To view a list of all device activities and processes running on your My Cloud device, click the
arrow in the Network Activity area. N
CPU: In the Device Activity window, click the right arrow to view the CPU activity. Click
Back to return to the Device Activity pane. Click Close to return to the Home page.
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Memory: In the Device Activity window, click the right arrow to view Memory activity.
Click Back to return to the Device Activity pane. Click Close to return to the Home page.
Network: In the Device Activity window, click the right arrow to view the network
activity. Click Back to return to the Device Activity pane. Click Close to return to the
Home page.
Process: In the Device Activity window, click the right arrow to view the process
information, including the list of active processes and the amount of CPU and Memory
usage for each process
return to the Home page.
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Cloud Devices
The Cloud Devices panel displays the number of cloud and smart devices currently accessing the
My Cloud device remotely.
1. To add cloud access for a user, click the plus sign (+) in the lower-right area of the panel.
2. Select a user from the drop-down menu.
3. To generate an activation code for the selected user, click Get Code.
4. Follow the page instructions to connect your tablet or mobile device to the My Cloud device.
Click OK to close.
Users
1. The Users panel displays the number of users currently set up to use the My Cloud device.
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2. To add a user, click the plus (+) sign in the lower-right area of the panel.
Note: When you enter the email address on the Add User screen, a new cloud access
account is created. Once created, the new user receives an email with instructions
on how to set up and activate a password for cloud access.
3. Enter the required information and click Apply.
Apps
The Apps panel displays the apps currently installed on your My Cloud device.
To view the installed apps, click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the panel.
Managing Alerts
Alerts display system messages containing pertinent information about the status of your My
Cloud device. Three types of alerts appear on the upper-right area of the dashboard.
Alert Icon Type of Alert Description
Informational Informational alerts keep you updated on non-vital system
information. Example: Reboot Required
Warning Warnings present a condition that might cause a problem in
the future. Example: Network Disconnected
Critical This alert presents an error or problem that has occurred,
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Viewing Alert Details
1. Click the Alert icon in the upper-right corner of the screen.
2. From the Alert list, click the arrow next to the alert you’d like to view, or click View All to
review details for all of your alerts.
To view alert details, click the arrow next to the alert.
To close the alert message, click Close.
Dismissing an Alert
1. Click the Alert icon in the upper-right corner of the screen.
2. Select the Delete icon to the left of the alert you want to dismiss.
3. To dismiss all alerts, click View All, then click Dismiss All.
Obtaining Customer Support
To open the Support page:
1. Click the Help icon on any page to display the Help menu.
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2. Click Support to display the following page:
THE DASHBOARD AT A GLANCE
If a problem occurs with the My Cloud device, WD Technical Support needs information about
your device to troubleshoot and determine the best solution. There are two ways to get your device
information and request support:
Run a system report and send it to WD automatically.
Create a system report manually and send it to WD.
The Support page is also where you can help improve WD products by participating in the Product
Improvement Program.
Requesting Automated Support
In the Request Automated Customer Support section:
1. Click the Privacy Policy link to review WD's privacy policy.
2. Click the Attach my device’s diagnostic report and request support check box.
3. Click the Request Support button.
Creating and Saving a System Report
1. In the Create and Save System Report section, click Create and Save. This saves the file to
your computer.
2. If desired, email the report to WD Technical Support.
Product Improvement Program
Participating in WD’s Product Improvement Program helps us improve our products. Use the
following steps to participate in the Product Improvement Program.
1. In the Product Improvement Program area, review the information on the screen.
2. Click the toggle button to turn on the Product Improvement Program.
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Obtaining Other Support
The Support Resources section contains links to additional resources.
To obtain the most recently updated user manual, click the Product Documentation link.
To see answers to frequently asked questions and instructions, click the FAQs link.
To discuss your My Cloud device with other users, click the Forum link.
To see WD phone numbers and other contact information, click the Contacts link.
Logging Out and Shutting Down your Device
Shutting down the Device
Use the following steps to safely shut down your My Cloud device.
1. Click the User icon in the upper-right corner of the screen.
2. Click Hibernate.
3. Review the confirmation message, then click OK. Your My Cloud safely shuts down.
Note: You can also shut down your My Cloud device by holding the power button on the
front of the device for approximately 4 seconds and then releasing it.
Rebooting the Device
1. Click the User icon in the upper-right corner of the screen.
2. Click Reboot.
3. Review the confirmation message, then click OK. Your My Cloud safely reboots.
Logging Off of your Device
1. Click the User icon in the upper-right corner of the screen.
2. Click Logout. Your My Cloud logs you out of the device.
Common Tasks
The next few chapters step you through the procedures for configuring and using the My Cloud
device. The following table provides shortcuts to instructions for some common tasks.
How do I ... See ...
Set up the My Cloud device on my network page 11
Use media servers page 62
Enable DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) and iTunes page 64
Shut down or reboot the My Cloud device page 27 & 88
Update firmware page 94
Access content from the device (public and private shares) page 14
Add users page 29
Create shares page 38
Upload and back up content to the device page 43
Back up the device page 43
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How do I ... See ...
Enable or disable remote access for you and people you want to share with page 40
Download WD mobile apps page 41
Manage storage within your device page 53
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Managing Users and Groups
MANAGING USERS AND GROUPS
5
About Users
About Groups
About Users
The Administrator, normally the device owner, is the person in charge of setting up the device. As
the My Cloud device owner, you have a special user account (admin) that provides you with admin
privileges. With these privileges, you can set up and configure the device to your specific needs
and add other users to your personal cloud. You also have the power to determine exactly what
users can access on the device.
As a default, admin user name does not have a password. You can create one at anytime (see
“Updating a User Password” on page 32).
Note: Only one individual at a time can use the Admin logon ID to log into the web browser
app. Because of this, ensure that you log out of the My Cloud device web browser
app when you are not using it. This allows other users authorized to use the Admin
logon ID to access the web browser app. See “Energy Saver” on page 72 to
automatically log out of the app after a set amount of time.
The Users screen displays a list of the current users and allows the Administrator to view user
details, create new users, create groups, and grant a user access to existing shares and groups.
Viewing Users
1. On the Navigation bar, click Users to display the Set Up Users screen.
2. To view user details, click a user name in the left pane. The user’s profile and share access
information appear. A user can have read only, read/write, or no access privileges assigned to
a share. See “About Shares” on page 37 for additional information on shares.
Note: In the Share Access section, the shares that don’t require access permission are grayed
out. Once you make a share private, the share appears in the list and you can be
edited. (See “Editing Share Settings” on page 38.)
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Adding a Single User
The Admin adds user accounts and sets the parameters of the shares that a user can access. Use the
following steps to add a single user account.
Note: You can add up to 512 users to your device.
1. To add a user, click the Add User icon in the lower-left side of the screen.
2. Enter the user information on the screen, then click Apply.
The system updates, and the new user account is created and appears on the screen.
Note: When you enter the email address on the Add User screen, a new cloud access
account is created. Once created, the new user receives an email with instructions on
how to set up and activate a password for cloud access.
Adding Multiple Users
Use the following steps to add multiple user accounts.
1. To add multiple users, click Add Multiple Users in the lower-left side of the screen.
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2. Select an option, then click Next.
Create Multiple Users: Allows you to enter users manually. See “Creating Multiple
Users” on page 31.
Import Users: Allows you to import a list of users into the device. Continue to “Import
Multiple Users” on page 31.
Creating Multiple Users
1. Enter the following information on the Create Multiple Users screen, then click Next:
User Name Prefix: Enter a prefix for your user name. This will be added to the Account
Prefix to create the User Name (Example: HR).
Account Prefix: Enter a numeric account prefix. This will be added to the User Name
Prefix to create the User Name (Example: 143).
Number of Users: Enter the number of user accounts you’d like to create. The maximum
number you can add appears to the right.
Password: Enter a password for the user accounts.
Confirm New Password: Confirm the password for the user accounts.
Overwrite Duplicate Accounts (optional): Select this check box to overwrite any
existing duplicate accounts on your device.
2. To assign the new users to a group, click the check box next to a group, then click Next.
3. Enter the Quota Amount or leave the value blank for unlimited space, then click Next. (See
“User Quotas” on page 32.)
4. Your new user accounts appear on screen. Click Apply to save them to your device.
Import Multiple Users
1. Click Download to download a .txt file identifying the format you’ll need to set up your user
import file.
2. Create and save your import file. For details on how to create and format your user import
file, see “Appendix E: Creating a User Import File” on page 105.
3. Select Overwrite Duplicate Accounts to exclude user list duplications.
4. Click Import User List and select the import file you created.
5. Click Next.
6. Review your imported user list, then click Apply.
Your new user accounts save to your personal cloud.
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Editing User Settings
1. On the Set Up Users screen, select the user whose information you want to edit. The User
Profile and Share Access panels appear.
2. Modify the required and optional settings, as desired.
3. Assign an access level for private shares in the Share Access area. (See “Making a Share
Private” on page 39 for information on creating a private share.)
Updating a User Password
When viewing details about a user, the Admin can add or change the user’s password (no
password is the default setting).
Use the following steps to update a user password.
1. On the Set Up Users screen, select a user from the list in the left pane.
2. In the User Profile area, click the toggle button if no password has been previously created,
then continue to Step 4 below.
3. Click Configure to the right of the toggle button if you’d like to edit an existing password.
4. Enter the new password in both the Password and Confirm Password fields.
5. Click Apply.
Assigning a User to a Group
Use the following steps to assign a user account to a user group. See “About Groups” on page 34
for information about User Groups.
1. On the Set Up Users screen, select a user from the left pane.
2. In the Group Membership field, click Configure.
3. Select the check box next to the group you’d like the user to join, then click Apply.
User Quotas
A quota determines the amount of disk space allocated to the user on the My Cloud device.
Provided below are the rules for assigning user quotas and the steps to assign a quota to a user
account.
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Quota Rules
Assigning user quotas allows you to better control the disk space allocated to a user or a group.
There are various rules dictating which quota takes precedence over another.
Note: If user permissions and group permissions differ, the most restrictive permission takes
precedence.
A User quota must be less than or equal to the group quota (e.g., if your group has a 20 GB
quota and you try to set the user quota to 30 GB quota, you will be prompted to reduce
your user quota to be equal to or less then the group quota).
If the user quota is not set, the group quota is assigned to the user.
When a user quota is set prior to the user joining a group and a group is assigned:
- If the user quota is more than the group quota, the individual user‘s quota is
automatically reduced to the group quota amount.
- If the user quota is less than or equal to the group quota, the individual user quota
remains unchanged.
Assigning User Quotas
1. On the Set Up Users screen, select a user from the left pane.
2. In the Quotas field, click Configure.
3. Enter the amount of space to assign to the user on the My Cloud device.
To assign unlimited space, leave the Quota Amount field blank.
4. Click Apply.
Removing a User
Use the following steps to delete users from the My Cloud device.
Note: The Admin account cannot be deleted.
1. On the Set Up Users screen, select the user you’d like to delete.
2. Click the Remove User icon.
3. In response to the confirmation message, click OK. The user account is removed from the
device and no longer appears in the user account list.
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About Groups
A group allows easier management of multiple users. The permissions and privileges you assign to
group accounts determine the actions that can be taken by that group.
Viewing Groups
1. On the Navigation bar, click Users to display the Set Up User screen.
2. Click Groups.
3. To view group details, click a group name on the left pane. The group profile appears.
Adding a Group
1. To add a group, click the Add Group icon on the lower-left side of the Set Up Groups
screen.
2. Enter a Group Name.
3. Click the check box next to the users you’d like to add to your new group, then click Apply.
Editing Group Settings
1. On the Set Up Groups screen, select the group whose information you’d like to edit. The
Group Profile and Share Access panel appears.
2. Modify the required and optional settings as desired then click Apply.
To update the group’s access to shares, see “Assigning Share Access to Groups” on page
35.
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Assigning Share Access to Groups
Once a group account is created, you can assign access to the various shares on your
My Cloud device using the following steps.
1. On the Set Up Groups screen, select the group for which you’d like to assign a share.
Note: A share must first be made private on the Shares screen. All public shares are grayed
out. See“About Shares” on page 37 for additional information.
2. In the Share Access area, click one of the following option icons to indicate the type of
access to the share:
Read/Write Access: Select this option to provide the group account with read/write
access to the selected share. The group members can view and update the share.
Read Only Access: Select this option to provide the group account with read only access
to the selected share. The group member can view the share but can't update it.
Deny Access: The group has no access to this share.
The group is updated with your share access selection.
Assigning Quotas to a Group
Use the following steps to assign a quota to a Group. A quota determines the amount of space
assigned to the user on the My Cloud device. (See “User Quotas” on page 32 for information on
quotas.)
1. On the Set Up Groups screen, select the group from the left pane.
2. In the Quotas field, click Configure.
3. Enter the amount of space you’d like to assign to the group on the My Cloud device.
To assign unlimited space, leave the Quota Amount field(s) blank.
4. Click Apply.
Removing a Group
Use the following steps to delete a group from the My Cloud device.
Note: User accounts are returned to their individual settings when a group to which they
belonged is deleted.
1. On the Set Up Group screen, select the group you’d like to delete in the left pane.
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2. Click the Remove Group icon.
3. In response to the confirmation message, click OK. The Group account is removed from the
device and no longer appears in the Group account list.
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MANAGING SHARES
6
About Shares
About Shares
A share is an area on the My Cloud device for storing files (similar to a folder or directory).
A share can be public so that all users can access the contents, or private to limit access to selected
users. The Shares icon on the Navigation bar displays a list of shares on the My Cloud device and
enables the Admin to manage shares and user access.
Viewing a List of Shares
Click the Shares icon on the Navigation bar to display a list of shares on the My Cloud device. For
each share name, the description, media serving, and public access status display.
Use the following steps to view a list of shares.
1. On the Navigation bar, click Shares to display the About Shares page.
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2. Click a share to display its profile and share access information.
MANAGING SHARES
Note: You can only configure permissions if a share is private. Public shares always have
read/write access and are grayed out.
Creating a New Share
You can create a share and designate it as public or private. For example, if the share contains
financial information, you might want to make that share private. Or, if there are photos you would
like a friend to see, you can make the share public for that friend.
1. Click the Shares icon on the Navigation bar.
2. Click the Add Share icon.
3. Enter the Share Name and Share Description (optional), then click Apply.
Editing Share Settings
1. On the Set Up Shares screen, select the share you’d like to edit. The Share Profile panel
appears.
2. Modify the fields you’d like to edit as desired.
3. Click Apply to save your change, if prompted.
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Making a Share Private
If you decide there is a reason to limit access to a public share, use the following steps to make a
share private.
1. On the Set Up Shares screen, select the share you’d like to make private.
2. In the Share Profile area, click the Public toggle button to OFF.
3. For each user listed in the User Access section, select their level of access by clicking the
appropriate icon for the share (e.g., read/write, read only, or no access).
Deleting a Share
WARNING! Deleting a share erases all files and folders on that share.
1. On the Set Up Shares screen, select the share you would like to delete.
2. Click the Delete Share icon in the left panel.
3. In response to the confirmation message, click OK.
Accessing the Contents of a Share Locally
Note: For information on accessing the contents of a share remotely, see “Accessing Your
Cloud Remotely” on page 40.
For a private share, the user must have:
A user name and password assigned to the share name.
Read-only or Read/Write access to the share.
IF you want to open a share
using . . .
Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 /
Windows 10
Windows 7 1. Click or Start > Computer.
THEN . . .
1. In the task bar, click the File Explorer icon .
2. In the left panel, select Network and double-click the My Cloud
device name (see “Appendix D: My Cloud Device URLs and
Names” on page 104 for a list of device names).
3. Double-click a public or private share on your device.
2. In the left panel, select Network.
3. Click the My Cloud device name (see “Appendix D: My Cloud
Device URLs and Names” on page 104 for a list of device
names).
4. Double-click the public or private shares on your device.
Mac OS X 1. Open a Finder window and locate your My Cloud device under
the Shared heading in the side bar.
- If presented with an authorization page, either enter your user
name and password or select Guest, then
click Connect.
2. Click the device to display the public or private shares on your
device.
WD Access Go to the My Cloud Learning Center to download WD Access at
http://www.mycloud.com/learn/.
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Accessing Your Cloud Remotely
ACCESSING YOUR CLOUD REMOTELY
7
Enabling Cloud Access for the My Cloud Device
Configuring Cloud Access for a User
Access Your Files with iOS and Android Mobile Apps
This chapter explains how to set up the My Cloud device for remote access and describes some of
the ways you can take advantage of its many capabilities.
Enabling Cloud Access for the My Cloud Device
Before you can use your My Cloud device remotely, the device must be enabled for cloud access.
To verify that your My Cloud device is enabled for remote access and to check the status of its
remote connection(s), see “Cloud Access” on page 71.
There are 3 ways to enable the cloud for your smart devices:
Discovery on your Local Area Network (LAN): If you are on your LAN, cloud access
software will automatically discover and list your device. Once discovered, you can
complete the steps necessary to connect to the cloud.
Email: If you include an email address when you add a new user to your My Cloud
device, the new user will receive an email with instructions on setting up and activating a
password for cloud access (see“My Cloud Access” on page 40).
Activation Code: If you or your users are not on your LAN, you can generate an
Activation Code to provide access to the cloud (see“Cloud Device Access” on page 41),
Configuring Cloud Access for a User
Once you’ve enabled cloud access on the My Cloud device, use the following steps to give remote
access capability to your device users.
My Cloud Access
Use the following steps to set-up access to the My Cloud device.
1. On the Navigation bar, click the Cloud Access icon.
2. In the left pane, select the user you’d like to configure for My Cloud access.
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3. In the My Cloud.com Login for <user name> area, click Sign Up.
4. On the Update My Cloud Login dialog, enter the user’s email address. This email address is
used to send the user confirmation information and instructions on setting up and activating a
password for cloud access.
5. Click Save.
Cloud Device Access
Use the following steps to generate an activation code for a user’s mobile device(s) and
My Cloud Desktop app.
Important: Codes are valid for 48 hours from the time of the request and can be used only once.
1. On the Navigation bar, click the Cloud Access icon.
2. In the left pane, select the user you’d like to configure for cloud device access.
3. In the Cloud devices for <user name> area, click Get Code.
You’ll need to generate one code for each mobile device and app you want to activate. You
also need a code to activate the My Cloud for desktop app. A dialog box displays the user’s
activation code and its expiration date and time.
Note: Make sure to write down the access codes you generate.
4. Click OK. The Cloud devices for <user name> area displays your generated code and its
expiration date. Once you use the code(s), this area displays the cloud devices to which the
user now has access.
Access Your Files with iOS and Android Mobile Apps
The My Cloud mobile apps allow you to access all of the content on your personal cloud from any
device.
My Cloud Mobile App
Save valuable space on your mobile devices with easy photo and video uploads directly to your
personal cloud, then securely access and share your memories.
The My Cloud mobile app also allows you to easily transfer files between your personal cloud,
Dropbox™, and other public cloud accounts. These free apps are available for iOS and Android.
For features and instructions, see the Help, Guide Me page, and Quick Tips within the
My Cloud mobile app, or visit the My Cloud Learning Center at http://www.mycloud.com/learn/.
Requirements
My Cloud device with the most recent firmware, connected to the Internet.
Access to cloud services requires the My Cloud app.
A Smart device running one of the following operating systems:
- iOS iPhone or iPad running versions 7.0 or later software.
- Android smartphone or tablet running versions 4.0 or later software.
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Installing the My Cloud Mobile App
1. Download the My Cloud mobile app from the Apple App Store, Google Play store, or
Amazon Appstore for Android, and install it on your mobile device.
2. Launch the app.
3. Review the Western Digital End User License Agreement, then click Accept.
4. Tap Connect Now.
5. Select one of the following My Cloud device connection options:
Cloud Sign in: Tap and sign into your personal cloud using your My Cloud or other
public cloud accounts.
Add Manually: If the mobile device is not on the same LAN or Wi-Fi network as the My
Cloud device:
- In the Add Manually section, tap WD Device.
- Enter the activation code generated on you My Cloud and tap Activate. (For information
on obtaining an activation code, see “Configuring Cloud Access for a User” on page 40.)
Note: You must generate one code for each device you want to activate. Codes are valid
for 48 hours from the time of request and can be used one time only.
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About Backups
Managing a USB Device and USB Backups
Remote Backups
Internal Backups
Viewing Backup Details
Modifying a Backup Job
Deleting a Backup Job
Cloud Backups
Camera Backups
About Backups
There are various ways to back up your data on the My Cloud device. These include:
USB Backup—Allows you to back up your My Cloud device data to a USB device or to
backup your USB device data to your My Cloud device.
Remote Backup—Allows you to back up My Cloud device data to another My Cloud
device.
Internal Backup—Allows you to back up data from one share to another on your My
Cloud device.
Cloud Backup—Allows you to backup My Cloud device data to an external cloud
backup service.
Camera Backup—Allows you to backup your camera to the My Cloud device.
Managing a USB Device and USB Backups
When you attach a USB drive to the My Cloud device, you turn the USB drive into a shared
network drive. Once connected, the USB drive has the following capabilities:
When you connect an external USB drive such as a My Passport®, a memory stick, or a
camera to the My Cloud device, you can access it with Windows Explorer or Mac Finder.
The USB drive can serve as a target for backups.
You now have the option of mapping the drive as a user share drive.
If a WD external drive has been locked, when it is attached to the My Cloud device, it
maintains that security. Using the Dashboard, you can unlock or re-lock it as desired.
Connecting a USB Drive
Connect a USB hard drive to a USB port on your My Cloud device for additional storage and
backup capabilities. The USB drive appears as a share on the My Cloud dashboard. You can view
details of the USB drive at anytime by clicking the USB icon at the top of the page.
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The My Cloud device supports the following formats for externally attached USB drives while
performing file transfer:
FAT32
NTFS
HFS+J
WARNING! Mounting or ejecting a USB drive while performing a file transfer
will interrupt the file transfer process.
Creating a USB Backup
There are two ways to create a USB backup with your My Cloud device:
Back USB port backups: Use the ports on the back of your My Cloud device to backup
the data on your USB port to your My Cloud device, or to backup data on your My Cloud
device to the inserted USB port. (See “Creating USB Port Backups” on page 44.)
Front USB port with USB Copy button: Backs up all of the information on inserted
USB device to your My Cloud device. (See “Creating Front USB Port Backups with the
USB Copy Button” on page 45.)
Creating USB Port Backups
Use the following steps to back up your data on your My Cloud device to a USB device or to
backup your USB device data to your My Cloud device.
Note: This information is applicable only for the USB ports on the back of your My
Cloud device. See “Creating Front USB Port Backups with the USB Copy
Button” on page 45 for information on creating a USB backup copy using the
USB port on the front of your device.
1. On the Navigation bar, click Backups to display the Backups screen.
2. Click USB Backups, if not already selected.
3. Click Create Job.
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4. Enter the following information to create a USB backup job:
Job Name Enter a Job Name for your backup.
Direction Indicate the direction of your backup from the drop-down
menu. Options include:
• USB to NAS: Backs up the data on your USB device to the
My Cloud device.
• NAS to USB: Backs up the data on your My Cloud device
to a USB device.
Source Folder Click Browse, and select the folder you'd like to back
up, then click OK.
Destination Folder Click Browse, and select the destination folder for your
backup, then click OK.
Backup Type Indicate the type of backup you’d like to perform.
• Copy: Copies files from the source to the destination.
• Synchronize: Copies files from the source to the
destination. This option will overwrite duplicate files.
Incremental: Creates up to 10 copies of the incremental
•
source file changes to the destination.
Auto Start When
Connected
This option automatically starts the job when the device is
connected. Click the toggle button to turn the option on or off.
5. Click Create.
6. In the USB Backup Jobs area, click the Start Backup icon to begin your backup.
The progress of the backup appears in the USB Backup Jobs area.
Creating Front USB Port Backups with the USB Copy Button
Use the following steps to create a backup job and copy the contents of a USB drive to your My
Cloud device.
1. Insert your USB device into the front USB port (port 1) of your device.
2. Press the USB Copy button above the USB port for approximately 5 seconds. This creates a
backup job for your USB device.
3. On the Navigation bar, click Backups to display the Backups screen.
4. Click USB Backups, if not already selected.
5. In the USB Backup Jobs area, the backup job for your device displays (USB_Port_1).
6. Click the Start Backup button to copy the contents of the USB device to your
My Cloud device. The progress of the backup appears in the USB Backup Jobs area.
Once copied, you can access your backed up content in the Public > USB Import folder.
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Ejecting a USB Drive
Use the following steps to eject a USB drive from your My Cloud device.
1. Click the USB icon at the top of the page.
2. Click the Eject USB drive button.
Remote Backups
This option allows you to back up your My Cloud device to another My Cloud device.
Before you proceed with a remote backup, ensure the following:
You have a remote My Cloud device to which to back up this device. Existing shares and
data from this device will be copied to the target device in addition to previously existing
data.
The remote Server setting is turned ON in the remote My Cloud device.
The backup password for the remote My Cloud device is enabled.
You have enabled port forwarding to see the remote My Cloud device over the Internet.
For additional information on remote backups, see Knowledge Base Answer ID 11807.
Creating a Remote Backup
Use the following steps to back up your My Cloud to a remote device.
1. On the Navigation bar, click Backups to display the Backups screen.
2. Click Remote Backups.
3. Click Create Job.
4. Enter the following information to create a Remote backup job:
Job Name: Enter a Job Name for your backup.
Remote Server: Select the type of remote server.
- NAS Server (a My Cloud device on your local network), OR
- My Cloud <device name> (a My Cloud device that is not on your local network).
Remote IP Address: Enter the IP address of the server (example: 192.168.1.16).
Password: Enter the password for the remote backup server.
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SSH User Name: Enter the Secured Shell protocol (SSH) user name for the remote
device.
SSH Password: Enter the SSH password for the remote device.
Source Folder: Click Browse and select the folder you'd like to back up, then click OK.
Destination Folder: Click Browse and select the destination folder for your backup, then
OK.
click
Backup Type: Indicate the type of backup you’d like to perform.
- Copy: Copies files from the source to the destination, OR
- Synchronize: Copies files from the source to the destination. This option will overwrite dupli-
cate files
Recurrence:
- Click the toggle button to enable the Recurrence feature.
- Select the frequency of the backup: Daily, Weekly, Monthly.
- Select a time (hour, AM/PM) from the drop-down menu.
5. Click Create.
6. In the USB Backup Jobs area, click the Start Backup icon to begin your backup. The
progress of the backup appears in the USB Backup Jobs area.
Recovering a Remote Backup
Use the following steps to recover the data you saved on your remote server. This process recovers
the data you saved on the remote server to your local server.
1. On the Remote Backup screen, under Remote Backup Jobs, click the Job Detail icon next to
the job you’d like to view.
2. On the Job Detail screen, click Recover Backup. Your data recovery begins.
Internal Backups
Internal backups allow you to make backups of the existing content from one storage location to
another on your My Cloud device.
Creating an Internal Backup
Use the following steps to back up your My Cloud internally.
1. On the Navigation bar, click Backups to display the Backups screen.
2. Click Internal Backups, if not already selected.
3. Click Create Job.
4. Enter the following information to create a Internal backup job:
Job Name: Enter a Job Name for your internal backup.
Source Folder: Click Browse and select the folder you'd like to back up, then click OK.
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Destination Folder: Click Browse and select the destination folder for your backup, then
OK.
click
Backup Type: Indicate the type of backup you’d like to perform.
- Copy: Copies files from the source to the destination, OR
- Synchronize: Copies files from the source to the destination. This option will overwrite dupli-
cate files, OR
- Incremental: Creates up to 10 copies of the incremental source file changes to the destina-
tion.
Recurrence:
- Click the toggle button to enable the Recurrence feature.
- Select the frequency of the backup: Daily, Weekly, Monthly.
- Select a time (hour, AM/PM) from the drop-down menu.
5. Click Create. Your job appears in the Internal Backup Queue and will begin backing up at
the indicated time.
Initiating an Immediate Internal Backup
On the Internal Backups screen, under Internal Backup Queue, select the job you’d like
to modify, then click the Begin Now button. The internal backup begins.
Viewing Backup Details
Use the following steps to view the details of a USB, Remote, and Internal Backup job.
1. On the Backups screen, select either USB, Remote, or Internal Backups, if not already
selected.
2. In the Backup Job/Backup Queue section, select the job you’d like to view, then click the Job
Detail icon.
3. Review the details of your Backup job, then click Close.
Modifying a Backup Job
Use the following steps to modify a USB, Remote, or Internal Backup job.
1. On the Backups screen, select either USB, Remote, or Internal Backups, if not already
selected.
2. In the Backup job/Backup Queue section, select the job you’d like to modify, then click the
Modify Job icon.
3. On the Modify Job dialog, make the necessary changes to your job, then click Apply.
Deleting a Backup Job
Use the following steps to delete a USB, Remote, or Internal Backup job.
Note: You can not delete a backup job created by using the USB Copy Button on the front of
your device.
1. On the Backups screen, select either USB, Remote, or Internal Backups, if not already
selected.
2. In the Backup job/Backup Queue, select the job you’d like to delete, then click the Delete
Job icon.
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3. In response to the confirmation message, click OK. The selected Backup job is now deleted
and removed from the Backup Jobs list.
Cloud Backups
My Cloud device uses the following cloud services to create remote backups:
ElephantDrive: ElephantDrive is a cloud backup service that provides secure and
automatic backups to your files remotely.
Amazon S3: Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) is an online file storage web service
that can be used to store and retrieve any amount of data, at any time, from anywhere on
the web.
Enabling ElephantDrive Cloud Backup
ElephantDrive is a cloud backup service that provides secure and automatic backups to your files
remotely. Once set up, ElephantDrive automatically syncs with your device. For additional
information see http://home.elephantdrive.com/welcome/wdc/.
Use the following steps to enable a cloud backup using ElephantDrive.
1. On the navigation bar, click Backups to display the Backups screen.
2. Click Cloud Backups, if not already selected.
3. Click ElephantDrive at the top of the screen.
4. In the ElephantDrive field, click the toggle button to turn on your ElephantDrive cloud
backup.
5. Click Register. The Register screen displays.
6. Enter the following information and click Register:
Email address: Enter the email address you’ll use to receive information from
ElephantDrive.
Password: Enter a password for your new account
Verify Password: Reenter your password.
7. You’ve now enabled your ElephantDrive cloud backup.
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Backing Up with ElephantDrive
Once you’ve enabled ElephantDrive, use the following steps to create a cloud backup.
1. On the Navigation bar, click Backups to display the Backups screen.
2. Click Cloud Backups, if not already selected.
3. Click ElephantDrive in the top-right area of the screen.
4. In the Access Backups field, click Login.
5. Enter the email and password used when you registered in step 6 of “Enabling ElephantDrive
Cloud Backup” on page 49, then click Login.
6. In the ElephantDrive field, click the New device backup wizard link.
7. Log in to ElephantDrive using the email and password used when you registered with
ElephantDrive in step 6 of “Enabling ElephantDrive Cloud Backup” on page 49.
8. Follow the steps outlined in the ElephantDrive backup wizard to create your cloud backup.
Enabling an Amazon S3 Cloud Backup
Note: Before creating your Cloud backup, sign up for the Amazon S3 service at http://
aws.amazon.com/s3.
Once your Amazon S3 account is set up, use the following steps to create a cloud backup.
1. On the navigation bar, click Backups to display the Backups screen.
2. Click Cloud Backups, if not already selected.
3. Click the Amazon S3 button in the top-right area of the screen.
4. Click Create.
5. Enter a Job Name for your cloud backup and click Next.
6. Enter the following information supplied by Amazon S3:
Region: Select the region used for your cloud from the drop-down menu.
Access Key: Enter the access key supplied to you by Amazon S3.
Private Key: Enter the private key supplied to you by Amazon S3.
Remote Path: Enter the remote path for your cloud. This is normally your bucket name.
7. Click Next.
8. Enter the following information, then click Next:
Type Select one of the following options:
• Upload: Backs up your My Cloud data to your Amazon S3
bucket.
• Download: Backs up your Amazon S3 bucket to your My
Cloud device.
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Backup Type From the drop-down menu, select the type of backup you’d like to
perform. Options include:
• Overwriting existing file(s): Overwrites files in the target
folder that have the identical name as your source file.
• Full Backup: Creates a separate folder containing all of the
backup data each time the backup is performed.
• Incremental Backup: Overwrites files with source files that
are newer then the target files.
9. In the Local Path field, enter a path for your backup on your My Cloud server.
Click Browse to browse to a location for your backup on the device.
(Example Volume_1/backup)
10. Click the toggle button to activate the Autoupdate feature. This automatically updates your
backup based on a schedule you create.
If you activate the Autoupdate feature:
- Select the Autoupdate schedule: Daily, Weekly, or Monthly
- Select the Autoupdate Time from the drop-down menu (Daily option).
Select Autoupdate Date and Time from the drop-down menus (Weekly or Monthly
option).
11. If you don’t select Autoupdate, in the Backup Now field, indicate whether you want to begin
the backup now.
Select Yes to begin your backup now.
12. Click Next.
13. Review your settings and click Finish. Your Amazon S3 Cloud backup is created. The new
job displays in the Amazon S3 Queue section of the Amazon S3 Backup page.
14. Access your Amazon S3 Cloud backup bucket to view your device backups.
Camera Backups
Camera backups allow you to backup the data on your camera to the My Cloud device. Once
downloaded, users can navigate to the location where the camera data was saved to access the data,
if they have access to that share.
Creating a Camera Backup
Use the following steps to back up your camera to the My Cloud device.
1. Ensure that your camera is connected to your My Cloud device.
2. On the Navigation bar, click Backups to display the Backups screen.
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3. Click Camera Backups, if not already selected.
4. Ensure that the Connected Camera(s) area identifies your camera.
5. In the Settings area, enter the following information to backup the data on your camera:
Automatic Transfer: Click the toggle button to automatically transfer data from a
camera that is connected to the My Cloud device.
Transfer Mode: Select how you’d like the camera data to be transferred. Options are:
- Copy: Duplicates the information from your camera to the My Cloud device. This will leave
the original data on your camera, OR
- Move: Transfers the files on your camera to the My Cloud device, deleting the files from your
camera.
Folder Options: Select this option to identify a destination for the transferred camera
files. On the Camera Folder Options screen:
- Transfer Folder: Click Browse to enter the location on your device where you’d like to trans-
fer your data, then click OK.
- Folder Name: Select a Folder Name type from the pull-down menu. If you select Custom
Folder Name, enter a folder name in the Enter Folder Name field.
Click Save.
6. In the Transfer File(s) field, click Copy/Move Now to begin the file transfer, if Automatic
Transfer is off.
7. Once complete, the Status field indicates that the backup is complete for the connected
device and the day, date, and time of the completed download.
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RAID Storage
Disk Status
Viewing S.M.A.R.T Data Information
Volume Virtualization
About Storage
The Storage page allows you to configure the storage within your device and view the status and
capacity of its disks. This chapter provides details on managing the storage on your My Cloud
device.
RAID Storage
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) allows you to store the same data in different
places on multiple hard drives, providing necessary redundancy, greater performance, and data
integrity. There are several different levels of RAID, each one providing a different method of
sharing or distributing data among the drives. Your My Cloud device allows you to select from the
following storage modes:
Note: The difference between a drive and a volume is that a volume can be a single drive
or multiple drives.
RAID Mode Description
JBOD The use of one or more drives not in a RAID configuration but managed as
separate logical volumes.
Spanning Combination of drives in a linear fashion to create one large logical volume.
RAID 0 RAID 0 mode provides disk striping across all drives in the RAID drive group.
RAID 0 does not provide data redundancy but does provide the best
performance of any RAID level. RAID 0 breaks up data into smaller segments
and stripes the data segments across each drive in the drive. group.
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RAID Mode Description
RAID 1 In RAID 1 mode, the RAID controller duplicates all data from one drive to a
second drive in the drive group. RAID 1 provides complete data redundancy,
but cuts the required storage capacity in half.
RAID 5 RAID 5 mode offers superior performance and protection by striping data
across 3 or more drives and dedicating a quarter of each drive to fault
tolerance.
This option is only available for 4-bay My Cloud devices.
RAID 10 RAID 10 mode is a RAID protocol in which data is written in stripes across
primary disks that have been mirrored to the secondary disks.
This option is only available for 4-bay My Cloud devices.
Viewing the Current RAID Mode
Use the following steps to view the RAID mode currently used on your device.
1. On the Navigation bar, click Storage to display the Storage screen.
2. Click RAID, if not already selected.
3. In the RAID Profile and RAID Volume areas, the following information displays:
RAID Health.
Auto-Rebuild status (whether or not Auto Rebuild is turned on).
RAID Volume which shows the number of volumes for which RAID or JBOD are
configured.
Changing the RAID Mode
Use the following steps to change the current RAID mode on your My Cloud device.
WARNING! Changes made to your RAID mode will delete all of your data and
your user settings. See “Saving a Configuration File” on page 88 for
information on saving your user settings.
1. On the Navigation bar, click Storage to display the Storage screen.
2. Click RAID, if not already selected.
3. Click Change RAID Mode at the bottom of the screen.
4. Review the warning message and click OK.
5. Select the RAID mode you’d like to use for your My Cloud device.
Options include:
JBOD The use of one or more drives not in a RAID configuration but
managed as separate logical volumes.
Spanning Combination of drives in a linear fashion to create one large
logical volume.
RAID 0 Data is striped across multiple hard drives, enabling accelerated
reading and recording of data by combining the work of two or
more drives to increase performance.
However, If one drive fails, all of your data will be lost.
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RAID 1 Two instantaneous copies of the data are recorded on separate
hard drives so if one of them fails, other(s) continue to read/write
data until the faulty hard drive is replaced.
RAID 5 Offers superior performance and protection by striping data
across 3 or more drives and dedicating a quarter of each drive to
fault tolerance. If one of the drives fails, the other(s) continue to
read/write data until the faulty hard drive is replaced.
This option is only available on 4-bay My Cloud devices.
RAID 10 RAID protocol in which data is written in stripes across primary
disks that have been mirrored to the secondary disks. If one of the
drives fails, the other(s) continue to read/write data until the
faulty hard drive is replaced.
This option is only available on 4-bay My Cloud devices.
6. Review and select the Storage option you’d like to use, select the Switch to <Storage
Mode> check box, then click Next. A drive self-test is performed.
7. Review the warning at the top of the screen.
8. Once the test is complete, Review the status of your volumes and click Next.
9. If the Volume slider displays, select the amount of space you’d like to dedicate to the selected
RAID mode.
If you choose not to use the entire volume for your RAID selection, you can configure
the remaining disk space as Spanning by selecting the Configure the remaining disk
space as Spanning check box.
10. Click Next to continue.
11. If you’d like to automatically rebuild the RAID configuration once the disk is recognized,
click the Auto Rebuild toggle button to ON, then click Next.
Note: This screen does not display for JBOD, Spanning, and RAID 0 modes.
12. Review the summary of your selections, and click Next.
13. Review the warning screen and click Finish. The requested hard drive changes begin. Do not
turn off your My Cloud device while these changes are in progress.
14. When the process is complete, click Finish again.
Disk Status
The Disk Status screen identifies the health of the disk drives as well as the status and information
on each drive used in your My Cloud device.
The Disk Status screen consists of the following areas:
Disks Profile: This area displays the general status of all of the disk drives on your
device.
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System Disks: This area identifies the drives in your device, the status of each drive,
and the amount of space on that drive.
Note: If a drive is not supported, the status is not compatible.
Viewing Hard Disk Drive Information
Use the following steps to view status of the disks on your My Cloud device.
1. On the Storage page, click Disk Status, if not already selected.
2. In the System Disks area, select Drive <drive #> next to the disk for which you’d like to
view information.
3. Review the hard drive information and click Close. The Hard Drive Information screen
displays the following data:
Vendor The vendor from whom the hard drive was obtained.
Model The model number of the hard drive selected.
Serial Number The serial number of the hard drive selected.
Capacity The capacity of the hard drive selected.
Firmware Version The current firmware version used on the drive selected.
Viewing S.M.A.R.T Data Information
Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) data detects and reports on
various indicators of drive reliability with the intent of anticipating hardware failures.
Use the following steps to view S.M.A.R.T data information concerning your My Cloud device
drives.
1. On the Storage page, click Disk Status, if not already selected.
2. In the System Disks area, select S.M.A.R.T Data next to the disk for which you’d like to
view information.
3. Review the S.M.A.R.T drive information, then click Close.
iSCSI Storage
Internet SCSI (iSCSI) is an industry standard developed to enable transmission of iSCSI block
storage commands and data over an existing IP network by using the TCP/IP protocol. The
encapsulated iSCSI commands and data can be transmitted over a local area network (LAN) or a
wide area network (WAN). As with traditional iSCSI, an iSCSI storage solution requires at least
one “initiator” residing on the client computer and at least one “target” residing on the storage
server.
Once the connection is established between the iSCSI initiator and the iSCSI target, the operating
system on the iSCSI initiator sees the storage as a local storage device that can be formatted, read,
and written in the usual manner.
Your My Cloud device allows you to create and manage iSCSI targets. The iSCSI target provides
storage, similar to a local hard disk drive, but is accessed over a network rather than locally. The
iSCSI target is protected by the underlying RAID structure of the My Cloud device.
iSCSI Roles
Initiator: A client computer that accesses storage devices using iSCSI commands over an
IP network.
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Target: A network-attached storage device that provides access to logical disks (which
can be created on the My Cloud device).
Creating an iSCSI Target
Use the following steps to create an iSCSI target
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1. On the Storage page, click iSCSI, if not already selected.
2. Under iSCSI Targets, click the toggle button to ON to enable iSCSI.
3. Click Create iSCSI Target at the bottom of the screen.
4. On the Create iSCSI Target screen, enter the following information:
Alias: The alias should be a descriptive name for your target.
Created On: Select the Volume where you’d like the iSCSI target to reside.
Size: The size of your target and the unit of information for that size (e.g. GB, TB). Click
Next.
If you’d like to assign security for your target, click CHAP.
- Enter an existing User Name and Password, then confirm the Password.
5. Click Apply. Your new iSCSI target is created and displays in the iSCSI Target List.
Enabling / Disabling an iSCSI Target
Use the following steps to enable or disable an iSCSI target.
Enabling an iSCSI Target
1. On the Storage page, click iSCSI.
2. Under iSCSI Target list, click Details next to the target you’d like to enable.
3. Click Enable. The selected target is now enabled.
Disabling an iSCSI Target
1. On the Storage page, click iSCSI.
2. Under iSCSI Target list, click Details next to the target you’d like to disable.
3. Click Disable. The selected target is now disabled.
Modifying an iSCSI Target
Use the following steps to modify an iSCSI target.
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1. On the Storage page, click iSCSI.
2. Under iSCSI Target list, click Details next to the target you’d like to modify.
3. Make all of your necessary changes, then click Save.
Enabling iSCSI iSNS Client
The Internet Storage Name Service (iSNS) protocol is used for interaction between iSNS servers
and iSNS clients. iSNS clients are computers, also known as initiators, that are attempting to
discover storage devices, also known as targets, on an Ethernet network. Use the following steps to
configure the iSCSI iSNS client.
Note: iSNS is primarily used to connect to a Windows server.
1. Click iSCSI, if not already selected.
2. Click the toggle button to enable iSCSI.
3. In the iSCSI iSNS Client field, click the toggle button to ON.
4. Click Configure.
5. Enter the iSNS client server address (normally the IP address of your Windows server), then
click Apply.
Deleting an iSCSI Target
Use the following steps to delete an iSCSI target.
1. On the Storage page, click iSCSI.
2. Under iSCSI Target list, click Details next to the target you’d like to delete.
3. Ensure that this is the target you want to delete, then click Delete.
4. Review the warning message, then click OK. The selected target is deleted and removed
from the iSCSI Target list.
Volume Virtualization
Volume Virtualization simplifies scalability by allowing you to map iSCSI targets on other
network storage devices and present them as volumes on your My Cloud device.
Creating a Virtualized Volume
Use the following steps to create a virtualized volume on your device.
1. On the Storage page, click Volume Virtualization, if not already selected.
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2. Click Create.
3. In the Device IP field, enter the IP address of the device where the iSCSI target resides, then
click Next.
4. Select an iSCSI target from the retrieved list, then click Next.
5. To add authentication to the target, click the toggle button to ON, enter a User Name and
Password, then click Next.
Disabled authentication is the default. To keep the default, ensure that the Authentication
toggle button is Off, then click Next.
6. Select a LUN (Local Unit Number) from the list, then click Next.
7. Enter a name for the share folder, then click Next.
8. Review the Volume Virtualization summary to ensure that your settings are correct, then
click Apply. A virtual volume is created.
Connecting a Virtualized Volume to a Target
Use the following steps to connect a virtualized volume on your device.
1. On the Storage page, click Volume Virtualization, if not already selected.
2. Click Job Details next to the virtual volume you’d like to connect.
3. Click Connect. Once connected to the target, the system automatically formats the LUN, if it
hasn’t been done before.
4. Once your virtual volume is formatted, click Close. The state of the volume is changed to
Connected. Your new virtual volume is now available on your My Cloud device.
Modifying a Virtualized Volume
Use the following steps to modify a virtualized volume on your device.
1. On the Storage page, click Volume Virtualization, if not already selected.
2. Select the virtual volume you’d like to modify, then click Modify.
3. Make the necessary changes to the volume, then click Apply. When the modified settings are
saved, the virtual volume is connected again.
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MANAGING APPS
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About Apps
Managing Apps
About Apps
Apps are small, self-contained programs used to enhance the existing functions of your My Cloud
device or service. The
My Cloud device provides various apps that allow you to use your device more productively.
Note: WD recommends that you fully understand the nature of any app before you install
it on your device.
Note: Obtain support for each app through the individual vendor.
My Cloud comes with various apps pre-installed.
Managing Apps
The Apps screen displays a list of the currently installed apps. From this screen, you can use your
installed apps, add new apps, or remove apps you no longer want to use.
Note: You cannot remove pre-installed apps.
Viewing Apps
1. On the Navigation bar, click Apps to display the Apps screen.
2. To select an app, click the name of the app in the left pane. The app appears in the right pane.
Adding an App
Use the following steps to add an app to your My Cloud device.
1. On the Navigation bar, click Apps to display the Apps screen.
2. Click the Add an App icon in the lower-left side of the screen.
The first time you add an app, the Terms of Service screen appears. Read and accept the
agreement.
3. For details about the app, click Details. Close the Details screen.
4. Place a check next to the app(s) you’d like to add to your device, then click Install. The
selected apps are added to your device.
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Manually Adding an App
If you have an app you’d like to add that is not listed on the Add an App screen, use the following
steps to manually add that app to your My Cloud device.
Note: WD recommends that you fully understand the nature of any app before you install
it on your device.
1. On the Navigation bar, click Apps to display the Apps screen.
2. Click the Add an App icon on the lower-left side of the screen.
3. Click the To install an app manually, click here link.
4. Navigate to the app you’d like to install on your device.
5. Select the app you’d like to install, then click Open.
The selected app installs and is added to your device.
Deleting an App
Use the following steps to delete an app from your My Cloud device.
Note: You cannot delete pre-installed apps.
1. On the Navigation bar, click Apps to display the Apps screen.
2. From the Apps list in the left pane, select the app that you’d like to delete from the device.
3. Click the Remove an App icon on the lower-left side of the screen.
4. In response to the confirmation message, click OK. The app is removed from the device and
no longer appears in the user account list.
Updating an App
Use the following steps to update an app that you’ve added to your My Cloud device.
1. On the Navigation bar, click Apps to display the Apps screen.
2. If there is an update for one of the apps you’ve added to your device, an Updates available
link appears at the top-right area of the screen.
3. Click the Updates Available link to display the Updates Available screen.
4. Select the app you’d like to update from the list and click Update.
If you’d like to view the details of the update, click Details.
Click Back to return to the Update screen.
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Playing/Streaming Videos, Photos, & Music
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Media Servers
Media Storage
Enabling DLNA and iTunes
Accessing Your My Cloud Device Using Media Players
Accessing Your My Cloud Device Using iTunes
Media Servers
The My Cloud device is designed to serve as your home's media server. It enables you to stream
photos, music, and videos to your DLNA-compatible devices and music to your iTunescompatible devices.
Both DLNA-compatible and iTunes-compatible devices search for media stored in any Public
share that has media serving enabled. By default, DLNA Media is disabled. Once you enable it on
the Settings > Media Server page, media serving for the Public share is also automatically enabled.
For all other shares, media serving remains off.
If you do not want DLNA to display specific media files, place them in a private share that is set to
disable media sharing. (See “Editing Share Settings” on page 38.)
Media Server Overview
The My Cloud device uses TwonkyMedia as its DLNA media server. It streams your music,
photos, and videos to compatible devices in your home. Playing media on a compatible device is
easy.
The media server searches for all the media stored in the Public share on the My Cloud device
connected to your home network. After enabling media serving for the device (see
and iTunes” on page 64)
My Cloud device, and you are ready to stream and view content on your home entertainment
center, game consoles (such as Xbox 360
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“Enabling DLNA
iTunes Overview
You or anyone connected to the My Cloud device can use iTunes to play stored music files. iTunes
creates a virtual music library on the device and treats it as an iTunes repository, making it possible
to stream music files from the My Cloud device to Windows or Mac computers running iTunes.
iTunes scans any shares that have the Media Serving setting enabled, including the Public share by
default.
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Media Types Supported
Note: Some devices may not support playback of all of these files. Please refer to your
device’s user manual to see which formats are supported.
Audio files Video files Image Files
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3GP
AAC
AC3
AIF
ASF
FLAC
LPCM
M4A
M4B
MP1
MP2
MP3
MP4
MPA
OGG
WAV
WMA
3GP
ASF
AVI
DivX
DV
DVR-MS
FLV
M1V
M2TS
M4P
M4V
MKV
MOV
MP1
MP4
MPE
MPEG1
MPEG2
BMP
JPEG
PNG
TIF
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QT
QTI
QTIF
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TS
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Media Types Supported by iTunes
Note: iTunes 10.4 or later only supports music files. See Knowledge Base Answer ID
8412 for additional information on iTunes-supported versions.
The iTunes Media Server supports the following file extensions: FLAC, M4A, MP3, MP4A, and
WAV.
Note: Some devices may not support playback of all these files. Please refer to your
device’s user manual to see which formats are supported.
Media Storage
You can access and store media content on the My Cloud device by means of network shares.
The device comes preconfigured with the Public network share, which contains the following
folders for media storage:
Shared Music—Stores music files you want to share with other users.
Shared Pictures—Stores image files you want to share with other users.
Shared Videos—Stores video files you want to share with other users.
Note: You will notice that the Public share's Shared Music and Shared Pictures shares
contain mirrored and uploaded subfolders. These folders are needed by Twonky
7.2. You can now upload all media types to the uploaded subfolder from a DLNA
client with “upload” capability.
Go to the Twonky configuration site (NAS_IP:9000) to aggregate content from
all NAS devices with DLNA capability on your network to the mirrored folder.
Uploading and mirroring are best left to expert users, as these features are not
supported by WD customer support.
Enabling DLNA and iTunes
The Media page of the Settings Screen allows you to enable or disable the DLNA and iTunes
media servers. Media server utilities for rescanning the NAS or fully rebuilding the DLNA
database are also on the Media page.
Enabling DLNA
1. On the Navigation bar, click Settings and in the left panel click Media.
2. In the DLNA Media Server area, Media Streaming field, click the toggle button to ON.
Note: Media Streaming is OFF by default. The media server must be enabled before you
can provide media serving for a share. (See “Creating a New Share” on page 38
for instructions on how to enable media serving on a share.)
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Enabling iTunes
1. On the Navigation bar, click Settings and then click Media in the left panel.
2. In the iTunes area, iTunes field, click the toggle button to ON to enable iTunes (if not already
enabled).
Note: iTunes is ON by default. To disable it, click the toggle button to OFF.
3. Click Advanced Options to display additional options for iTunes.
Note: If iTunes is OFF, this field does not display on your screen.
If you’d like to use a password when accessing your My Cloud device on iTunes, in the
Password field:
- Click the toggle button to ON.
- Enter a password.
4. For Auto Refresh, select the frequency of the media refresh for iTunes from the drop-down
menu.
5. Click Apply to save your settings.
Refreshing iTunes
Use the following steps to refresh the iTunes directory. This allows iTunes to pick up any new
media.
1. On the Navigation bar, click Settings and then click Media in the left panel.
2. In the iTunes Database field, click Refresh.
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Adding Media Content to the Folders
1. Open Windows Explorer or Mac Finder.
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Windows Explorer
Mac Finder
2. Navigate to the Shared Music folder on your My Cloud device, then copy your music files to
the Shared Music folder.
3. Follow the same process to place your videos and pictures into their respective Shared
Pictures and Shared Video folders.
Accessing Your My Cloud Device Using Media Players
Now that you have copied your files to one of the Shared folders, you can use a variety of media
players to stream media. The following types are supported:
WD TV® Live Media Players
Windows Media Player
Xbox 360
PlayStation 3
Other media players:
- BluRay Players
- Network Connected TVs
- Digital Picture Frames
- Network Music Player
DLNA Devices
Note: For specific information on using and updating the media player, go to the
appropriate support site.
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WD Media Players
You can connect the various WD TV and WD Media Players to your home network for access to
media content stored in a network drive such as the My Cloud device. For details on using a WD
Media Player to access files on your device, see Knowledge Base Answer ID 9769 or refer to your
WD Media Player User Guide.
Other Media Players
Following are general steps for setting up devices such as digital picture frames, Blu Ray players,
network-connected TVs, and digital media adapters.
1. Make sure that your My Cloud device is connected to your home’s local network and is
powered on.
2. Follow the user instructions provided with your media player to proceed through any initial
setup or installation of drivers.
3. Using the navigation feature on your player, scan and detect your My Cloud device on your
network.
4. Depending on the player, you may need to access a Settings/Network Setup page in the user
interface to establish connection so that your player can link to your My Cloud device. Please
refer to your player’s user guide for specific instructions.
DLNA Devices
See specific DLNA media device user manuals for instructions on connecting a DLNA device to
your local area network so you can access content on the My Cloud device. Go to http://
www.dlna.org for a list of DLNA-certified devices and for further information.
Accessing Your My Cloud Device Using iTunes
You or anyone connected to the My Cloud device can use iTunes to play stored music files. This
service creates a virtual music library on the device and treats it as an iTunes repository, making it
possible to stream music files from the My Cloud device to Windows or Mac computers running
iTunes. For a list of supported media types, See “Media Types Supported” on page 63.
Note: iTunes 10.4 or later only supports music files. See Knowledge Base Answer ID
8412 for additional information on iTunes supported versions.
Note: iTunes scans any shares that have the Media Serving setting enabled, including
the Public share by default.
You can drag and drop media files into the corresponding folders in the Public share (e.g., music
files into the My Cloud/Public/Shared Music default share).
Streaming Media in iTunes
iTunes is enabled by default in the dashboard. See “Enabling iTunes” on page 65 for more
information on configuring iTunes.
1. Launch iTunes on your computer.
2. Click WDMyCloud<model#> under the Shared section of the left pane. If you have copied
music to the /Public/Shared Music folder or a video to/Public/Shared Videos, and it is in a
format supported by iTunes, it is listed in the right pane.
3. Double-click a media file you’d like to play.
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Configuring Settings
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General
Network
Media
Utilities
Notifications
Firmware Update
The Settings option on the Navigation bar allows the Administrator to view and customize the My
Cloud device’s system, network, media, utilities, notifications, and firmware settings. This chapter
explains how to configure the various settings for your
My Cloud device.
General
On the General page you can:
View and modify the device name and description.
Select the language in which the web pages should display.
Set the date, time, and time zone for the device.
Enable cloud access for your device.
Set energy saving options.
Enable and configure Time Machine backups for your Mac.
Clear the Recycle Bin.
Enable various services for your device.
WARNING! Renaming the My Cloud device forces all the network computers to remap
their shared network resources, and will cause issues with any backup job
in progress (such as Time Machine). Change the device name only when
necessary.
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Accessing the General Screen
On the Navigation bar, click Settings. The General page appears.
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Device Profile
1. In the Device Profile section of the General page, view or modify the following settings:
Device Name Enter a unique name for your device to identify it on the
network. The device name can be up to 15 characters long and
cannot include special characters (e.g., @, #, $ etc.).
Description The default description is MyCloud<model# >. If desired,
enter a different description for your device. The device
description can be up to 32 characters long and cannot include
special characters (e.g., @, #, $ etc.).
Serial Number Displays the WD-assigned number that identifies the specific
unit. This field cannot be updated.
2. If you made any changes, click Apply (appears next to the updated field once a change is
made).
Note: Throughout the My Cloud dashboard, the Apply, Save and Cancel buttons
display only if you make changes.
Language and Clock
In this section of the General screen, you can change the language that appears in the My Cloud
device’s interface and set the date and time. The date and time are synchronized to the NTP
(Network Time Protocol) server by default. You have the option of setting the date and time
manually or allowing the NTP to access the Internet and automatically set the time. If you are not
connected to the Internet, you must enter the date and time manually.
1. In the Language & Clock section, you can view or modify the following settings
Language From the drop-down list, select the language you’d like to
display on your My Cloud device web pages. The default
language is English.
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Time Zone From the drop-down list, select the time zone where your
device is located.
NTP Service Enable or disable the Network Time Protocol (NTP) service,
which automatically synchronizes your device to update the
time and date.
Primary Server Change the primary server used for your NTP service.
• To change the primary server used for your NTP service,
click Configure,
• Click Add User NTP and enter the URL address of the
new primary server.
• Click Save.
Date & Time Displays the device date and time. This information is
synchronized to the NTP server by default.
Time Format From the drop-down list, select 12 (12-hour clock) or 24 (24-
hour clock).
Date Format From the drop-down list, select the date format you’d like to
use to display the date on your device.
2. Click Save for each change you make.
Cloud Access
Use the following steps to turn cloud access on or off for all users (i.e., control whether computers
and mobile devices can access the content on the My Cloud device)
Note: This action turns on/off cloud access for the entire My Cloud device. To turn on
access for an individual user, see “Configuring Cloud Access for a User” on
page 40.
1. Scroll down to the Cloud Access area of the General screen.
2. In the Cloud Service field, ensure that the toggle button is set to ON. The Connection Status
changes to Connected (<Current status of cloud access connection>).
3. Click Configure to change the type of connection you use for your cloud access.
On the Cloud Access Connection Options screen, there are three access options:
Auto: Auto uses UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) to attempt to open ports on your router.
If successful, a direct connection is established between your device and your apps.
Manual: Establishes a connection through the two selected ports. If either port is
unavailable, a relay connection is established. A manual router configuration is required
for this option. For more information, refer to your router manufacturer’s guidelines.
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Win XP: Establishes a connection through ports 80 and 443. If these ports are
unavailable, a relay connection is established. This option is required if you are using
Windows XP.
Note: By default, the My Cloud device automatically establishes a direct connection
between your mobile devices and router.
4. In the Content Database field, click Rebuild to rebuild your My Cloud database.
Note: Only perform this option to troubleshoot if you suspect database corruption.
5. Click Apply. The Connection Status field indicates that your device is connected.
USB Content Availability
This option allows you to turn on My Cloud device access to USB content.
In the USB Content Availability field, click the toggle button to ON.
Dashboard Cloud Access
This option allows you to turn on remote access to the Dashboard from the cloud.
1. In the Dashboard Cloud Access field, click the toggle button to turn on access to the
Dashboard from the cloud remotely.
Note: Selecting this option allows you to perform administrator functions remotely.
2. Review the information on the screen, enter and reenter a password for your administrator
account, then click Apply.
If your administrator account already has a password associated with it, review the
Dashboard Cloud Access screen, then click OK.
Note: If you set your Cloud Setting to Manual, you will have to access your device
remotely using the ports you selected during the manual cloud setup. Example: If
you setup your manual HTTP port as 5040, you’d use the following address to
access your device: http://<Device IP Address>:5040.
Energy Saver
The Energy Saver fields allow you to reduce the energy required to run your My Cloud device.
Use the following information to configure the energy saving options on your My Cloud device.
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View or change the following settings:
Drive Sleep Enabling this function allows the hard drives to go into
standby mode to save power after a designated period of
inactivity. Drive Sleep is enabled to sleep after approximately
10 minutes by default.
• To enable/disable Drive Sleep, click the toggle button.
LCD Enabling this function allows the device LCD to go into
standby mode to save power after a designated period of time.
LCD is enabled to go into standby mode after 10 minutes by
default.
• To enable/disable LCD, click the toggle button.
This option is only available for 4-bay My Cloud devices.
Power Recovery Automatically restarts your device from a previously
unexpected shutdown due to power failure. Power Recovery is
enabled by default.
Note: If you disable this feature, your device will not
automatically power on after an unexpected shutdown.
• To enable/disable Power Recovery, click the toggle button.
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Power Schedule The Power Schedule allows you to schedule shutdowns for
your My Cloud device.
1. To enable/disable Power Schedule, click the toggle
button.
2. Click Configure to customize your power schedule.
3. Click on the day of the week and time(s) to schedule
shutdowns for your device.
4. Click Save.
Web Access Timeout Automatically logs you out of the system after a designated
amount of time.
• From the Web Access Timeout drop-down menu, scroll
down to select the amount of time you’d like to use for
your system timeout. The system updates automatically.
Mac Backups
This section of the General screen enables or disables Time Machine backups of Mac computers.
Important: You must set a password for your Admin account in order to restore your Time
Machine backups.
To configure backup settings:
1. In the Mac Backups area, click the toggle button to ON to enable Time Machine backups,
if not previously enabled.
2. Click the Configure link to display the Time Machine Settings dialog.
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3. From the Select a Share drop-down list, select a share you’d like to use to back up your Mac
data.
4. In the Maximum Size field, move the slider to indicate the maximum value you’d like to use
for your backup.
Note: Increasing the maximum backup value after the initial backup has no effect on
existing backups. WD recommends leaving this setting at the maximum value for
your initial backup. After the first backup is complete, you can change the backup
size by dragging the Maximum Size slider.
5. Click Save.
Important: Once Time Machine begins to back up your files to a selected share, we
recommend that you continue to back up to that share. Switching shares
generates a new backup file which will not contain your previously saved
information.
Services
This section of the General screen enables or disables the Recycle service available on your
My Cloud device.
Clearing your Recycle Bin
Use the following steps to clear your device’s Recycle Bin.
Automatically Clear Recycle Bin:
1. In the Services > Recycle Bin area, click Configure.
2. In the Auto clear Recycle Bin field, click the toggle button to turn ON the Auto clear
function.
3. In the File retention time field, enter the number of days you’d like to retain your data before
it is cleared.
4. Click Save.
Manually Clear Recycle Bin:
1. To manually clear the Recycle Bin on your device, click Clear.
2. Click OK to confirm.
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Network
The Network screen displays the device’s MAC and IP addresses and allows you to set network
options such as FTP access, remote servers, and workgroups.
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Network Profile
The Network Profile section of the Network screen displays network information for the My
Cloud device.
The Network Profile section displays the following information:
Status The current status of Internet connectivity.
MAC Address The Media Access Control (MAC) address for this device.
IPv4 IP Address The IP version 4 address for this device.
IPv4 DNS Server The IP version 4 DNS server address for this device.
IPv6 DNS IP Address The IP version 6 address for this device.
IPv6 DNS Server The IP version 6 DNS server address for this device.
Network Services
The Network Services section of the Network screen allows you to enable or disable the services
available on your My Cloud device.
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You can review or update the following fields:
IPv4 Network Mode By default, the network mode is set to DHCP, which means
the My Cloud device automatically gets the IP address and other settings
from your network.
1. Select the method of assigning the device’s unique IPv4 address:
• Static: Static IP address allows you have the same IP address every
time you connect. You will be prompted for IP Address, Subnet mask,
Gateway IP address, and DNS Server. (If you don’t know this
information, please check your router settings.)
•
DHCP: DHCP Client causes the My Cloud device to obtain an IP
address and associated settings automatically from the local DHCP
server.
Note: When configuring Static or DHCP, record your Subnet mask, Gateway
IP address, and DNS Server in a safe location for future reference. This
information will not be displayed once it is entered into the My Cloud
server.
2. Compete the LAN Setup Wizard to setup your network mode.
IPv6 Network Mode The IPv6 format is a new IP standard that specifies the formats of
packets and the addressing scheme across multiple IP networks. By
default, this option is set to Off.
Select the method of assigning the device’s IPv6 address:
• Auto
• DHCP
• Static
• Off
Once selected, complete the following fields on the associated screen,
then click Apply:
• IP Address
• Prefix Length
• Default Gateway
• DNS Server1
• DNS Server2
When configuring the Static or DHCP, record your Subnet mask,
Gateway IP address, and DNS Server in a safe location for future
reference. This information will not be displayed once it is entered into
the My Cloud server.
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Link Aggregation This is also called Bonding and refers to the use of two LAN cards,
present in your NAS, and two cables connected to your router
simultaneously. This improves performance and reliability.
Select the type of link aggregation you’d like to use for your device from
the pull-down menu, or select OFF to cancel Link Aggregation. Click
Apply to save your selection.
Link Speed Select the link speed for your network from the pull-down menu, then
click Apply. Options Include:
• Auto
• 100
• 1000
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Jumbo Frames Jumbo frames are large IP frames used to increase performance over
supported networks. Select the Jumbo Frame option for your network
from the pull-down menu, then click Apply.
Note: All devices on your network (e.g., router, computer) must support and
be configured for this option in order to maximize performance.
FTP Access File Transfer Protocol (FTP) enables the transfer of data from one
computer to another through a network.
To enable FTP Access:
1. Click the toggle button to ON.
2. Review the Note about Shares settings, then click OK.
3. Click Configure.
4. On the FTP Settings screen, enter the following information:
• Maximum Users: From the drop-down menu, select the
maximum number of users you’d like to have FTP access.
• Idle Time: Enter the amount of time, in minutes, you’d like the
FTP to be idle before it times out.
• Port: Enter the port to be used for FTP access.
• Flow Control: Select either Unlimited or Customize.
If you select Customize, enter a Flow Control value.
5. Click Next.
6. In the Passive Mode field, select either Default or Customize. If
you select Customize, enter Passive Mode values.
7. Select the check box if you’d like to report external IP in PASV
(Passive) mode:
• Click Get IP to enter the External IP address.
• Click Next.
8. Enter the following information:
• Client Language: Select the client language from the drop-down
menu.
•
TLS: Select the Transport Layer Security (TLS) check box next to
either Implicit TLS or Explicit TLS connections, if applicable.
•
FXP: To enable File eXchange Protocol (FXP), click the toggle button
to
ON.
9. Click Next.
10. Enter any IP addresses that you want to block from FTP access.
then select either Permanent or Temporary from the drop-down
menu. Click Apply to save your entries.
11. Click Finish.
AFP Service Apple File Protocol (AFP) Service is automatically enabled if you are set
up for Time Machine backups.
• To enable/disable AFP Service, click the toggle button.
WARNING! Mounting or ejecting a USB drive while performing an
NFS or AFP file transfer will interrupt the file transfer
process.
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NFS Service Network File System. Select this option to enable NFS Service for your
network, which allows a user to access files over a network.
• To enable/disable NFS Service, click the toggle button.
WARNING! Mounting or ejecting a USB drive while performing a file
transfer will interrupt the file transfer process.
WebDAV Service Select this option to enable Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning
(WebDAV) service to enable web access to content within the same
network.
• To enable/disable WebDAV Service, click the toggle button.
Note: In order to connect to the WebDAV service, use the following IP
address: http://<server ip address>:8080/Public
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) manage devices over IP
networks. Select from the following to choose all, or a specific SNMP
version:
1. Click All to enable v2c and v3 SNMP versions.
• Location:
• Contact Information
• Notifications: Click the toggle button to set Notifications to ON, and
enter the Notification IP Address.
• User Management (SNMPv3): Click Users, and then click Add User.
Enter the User Name. Click the View drop-down menu to allow
queries at the System level and Network level, or select All to allow
queries to all device information.
• Click Apply.
2. Click v2c.
• Location
• Contact Information
• Notifications: Click the toggle button to set Notifications to ON, and
enter the Notification IP Address.
• Click Apply.
3. Click v3.
• Location
• Contact Information
• Notifications: Click the toggle button to set Notifications to ON, and
enter the Notification IP Address.
• To add Users, click Users, and then click Add User. Enter the User
Name. Click the View drop-down menu to allow queries at the System
level and Network level, or select All to allow queries to all device
information.
• Click Apply.
4. Click Off to turn off SNMP service.
See the WD Tech Support Downloads page at http://support.wdc.com to
download the MiB configuration file.
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SSH Select this option to securely access your personal cloud and perform
command-line operations via the Secured Shell (SSH) protocol. SSH is
disabled by default. Use the toggle button to turn ON or OFF.
1. To enable SSH, click the toggle button to ON.
2. Review the SSH message, select the I accept check box, and click
OK.
WARNING! Please note that modifying or attempting to modify this
device outside the normal operation of the product voids
your WD warranty.
3. Create a password, and click Save.
Note: The SSH login User Name is sshd.
Dynamic DNS Select the Dynamic Domain Name System (DNS) to host a server (Web,
FTP, Game server, etc.) using a domain name.
1. To enable Dynamic DNS, click the toggle button to ON.
2. Click Configure.
3. On the DDNS Settings screen, enter the following information:
• Server Address: Select a server address from the drop-down menu.
• Host Name: Enter a Host Name for the server.
• User Name or Key: Enter a User Name or Key for the server.
• Password or Key: Enter a password or key for the server.
• Verify Password or Key: Re-enter the password or key for the server.
4. Click Save.
Network UPS
An Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is a device that works off of a battery and keeps devices
that are connected to the UPS port running, for at least a short time, if the main power source goes
out. When a My Cloud device is connected to a UPS, the drive will automatically shut down when
the UPS is drained to a specified percentage. See Knowledge Base Answer ID 11852 for a list of
supported UPS devices.
UPS Connection for a Single My Cloud Device
For a single My Cloud device, the connection to a UPS is accomplished through a USB connection
from the My Cloud device to the UPS.
UPS Connection for Additional My Cloud Device(s)
Additional My Cloud devices on the same local area network (LAN) can be added to the single,
My Cloud-to-UPS scenario mentioned above using a master/slave protocol. The UPS Master
device (the first, or single, My Cloud device connected to the UPS) controls the additional, slave
My Cloud device(s).
The slave My Cloud device(s) communicates with the UPS Master device via IP address. If the
UPS is discharged to the specified percentage, all of the My Cloud slave devices will automatically
shut down properly.
Use the following procedure to set up a UPS Master and Slave Connection.
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Setting up a UPS Master and Slave Connection
This procedure is performed from an additional, slave My Cloud device(s), using the IP address of
the UPS Master My Cloud device.
Note: Record the IP address of the UPS Master My Cloud device before starting this
procedure. The Master UPS IP address can be found in “Network Profile” on
page 76.
1. Connect the slave My Cloud device to your LAN via Ethernet cable (for details, see
“Preparing your My Cloud Device for Use” on page 9).
2. On the slave My Cloud device, go to Settings > Network > Network UPS and click the
Slave Mode toggle button to ON. The Network UPS Slave Mode screen appears.
3. Enter the IP address of the UPS Master My Cloud device.
An “In progress” screen appears, and when the setting is updated the Network UPS Slave
Mode is set to ON.
4. Repeat this procedure for each slave My Cloud device to be linked to the UPS device.
Windows Services
The Windows Services section of the Network screen allows you to configure Window Services
applications on your My Cloud device.
Workgroup
The Workgroup feature allows devices in the same workgroup to access one another. This option is
only available for Windows operating systems. Each time you add a device to your network, assign
it the same workgroup name to enable access.
1. Enter the name of the WORKGROUP.
2. Click Apply.
Local Master Browser
The Local Master Browser feature allows you to collect and record resource and/or service
information across multiple subnets.
To enable/disable the Local Master Browser, click the toggle button to ON.
Max SMB Protocol
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The Max SMB Protocol feature allows you to select the maximum Server Message Block (SMB)
protocol you’d like to use for your device.
Select the Max SMB Protocol from the drop-down menu.
Share Aggregation
Share aggregation (similar to Distributed File System [DFS]) consolidates shares from other My
Cloud devices, or network devices that support the SMB protocol. Enabling this function allows
you to improve data availability. Distributed File System is disabled by default.
1. To enable Share Aggregation, click the toggle button to ON.
2. In the Share Aggregation Settings window, enter the Root Folder Name to create a container
for the linked, remote shares. Click Apply.
3. Click Add Link to connect to add links to aggregate remote shares.
Enter the Local Folder Name for the folder displayed under the Root Folder.
Enter the Remote Host hostname, or, the IP address of the target device.
Manually enter the Remote Share name, or, click Get Remote Share Folder to display
Remote Host shares.
Click Apply.
Active Directory
Enabling this function allows your My Cloud device to join an existing Windows domain. Active
Directory is disabled by default.
1. To enable/disable Active Directory, click the toggle button. The Active Directory Settings
screen appears.
2. Enter the following information:
User Name Enter the Active Directory server account name.
Password Enter the Active Directory server password.
Domain Name Enter the fully qualified name (FQDN) of the Active Directory to join.
DNS Server Enter the Domain Name System (DNS) Server IP address.
3. Review the information on the screen, then click Apply.
LLTD
This enables/disables the Link Layer Topology Discovery (LLTD) protocol. Select this option to
enable LLTD on your network for enhanced network discovery and diagnostics on Microsoft
Windows machines.
To enable/disable LLTD, click the toggle button.
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Remote Server
The Remote Server section of the Network screen allows you to enable your My Cloud device to
act as a remote server, allowing you to back up shares from another compatible My Cloud on the
LAN or WAN.
Note: To see your My Cloud device over the Internet, ensure that you’ve added port
forwarding rules for both SSH and Remote Backup services. (See “Network
Services” on page 76.)
To enable Remote Server:
1. Click the toggle button to ON. The Remote Server screen appears.
2. Enter a backup Password to enable remote backups.
3. Click Apply. The system updates and the Remote Server is enabled.
Port Forwarding
The Port Forwarding section of the Network screen allows you to manage your connections to
particular services by assigning default or custom port numbers.
For additional information on Port Forwarding, click Learn More to see Knowledge Base Answer
ID 8526.
Adding Port Forwarding Services
1. Click Add to add port forwarding service(s) to your My Cloud device.
2. On the Port Forwarding Settings screen, click either Select the default service scan or
Customize a port forwarding service, and then click Next.
If you chose the Select the default service scan: Choose the default service scan you’d like
to use for port forwarding, and then click Finish.
If you selected Customize a port forwarding service, complete the following fields:
- Service: Enter a service for your port forwarding.
- Protocol: Select a protocol from the drop-down menu.
- External Port: Enter an external port number for your port forwarding.
- Internal Port: Enter the internal port number for your port forwarding.
- Click Finish.
Modifying Port Forwarding Services
1. Click Details next to the port forwarding service you’d like to modify.
2. Make all necessary changes, and then click Finish.
Deleting Port Forwarding Services
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1. Click Details next to the port forwarding service you’d like to delete.
2. Click Delete. Your Port Forwarding service is deleted and removed from the Port Forwarding
list.
Media
On the Media screen, you can enter DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) media server and
iTunes media player settings, so that you can enjoy media in every room in your house.
On the Navigation bar, click the Settings icon, then click Media in the left panel.
Note: DLNA and iTunes only work on your local network.
For instructions on entering media settings on this page and then displaying or streaming media,
see “Playing/Streaming Videos, Photos, & Music” on page 62.
Utilities
On the Utilities page, you can test the My Cloud device and get diagnostic information, restore the
device to factory defaults, reboot or shut down the device, and import or export a configuration
file.
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System Diagnostics
Run system diagnostic tests if you are having problems with your device. You can also view your
system logs, and enable extended logging for your diagnostics.
Diagnostic Tests
There are three types of diagnostic tests:
Quick Test: The quick test checks the hard drives for major performance problems. The
result of a quick test is a pass or fail evaluation of the hard drive’s condition. The quick
test can take several minutes to complete.
Full Test: The full test is a more comprehensive drive diagnostic. It methodically tests
each and every sector of the hard drives. You will be informed of the condition of the
hard drive once the test is performed. The full test may take hours to complete,
depending on the size and data configuration of the hard drives.
System Test: The system test reviews the health of your device hardware (hard drives,
fan, system clock, and device temperature). On the Utilities page, click Quick Test, Full
Test, or System Test. Test progress and test results appear.
Running a Diagnostic Test:
Review the test results and click Close.
- If the device fails the test, click the Help icon at the top of the page, then click Support
to get assistance.
Viewing System Logs
System logs provide a list of the events occurring on your device. Use the following steps to view
your system logs.
1. In the System Diagnostics area, click View Logs.
2. On the View Logs dialog, review the device log entries. To customize the log:
Select the Log Level from the pull-down menu.
Select Filter By option from the pull-down menu.
To clear the log, click Clear.
3. Once you’ve reviewed the log, click Close.
Extended Logging
To capture extended logs in your diagnostics. Ensure that there are no backups, file activity, or file
transfers being performed prior to extending your logging capability.
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CAUTION!
System reboot is required to turn extended logging on or off. Backups, file
activity and transfers may be interrupted.
2. Read the Extended Logging message, and click OK. The My Cloud device reboots.
Flash System LED
The Flash System LED option flashes the device Power LED. This option is useful when you need
to identify a specific device when you have more than one My Cloud device.
1. Click the toggle button to turn ON flash system LED.
2. Click the toggle button to the OFF position when the LED flash is no longer required.
Restore to Default
The Restore to Default area allows the Administrator to perform a restore on the My Cloud device.
Perform one of the following options to restore your system:
System Only: Reverts system settings to their default values, but retains user data and shares.
Quick Restore: Reverts all settings to their default values, erases all user data and shares, and
retains default shares. Quick Restore creates a new file table on the device, but does not fully
overwrite or erase the drive, so data recovery programs can be used to restore user data and
shares.
Full Restore: Reverts all settings to their default values, deletes all user data and shares
permanently, and retains default shares. Data recovery programs cannot be used to restore
data; all user data and shares, with the exception of the default shares, are permanently deleted.
Important: Before doing a factory restore or a system update, you may choose to save your
device’s current configuration. At a later time, you can import a previously saved
configuration. Keep in mind that importing a configuration after restoring factory
defaults does not restore shares or users. See “Saving a Configuration File” on
page 88,” to create or restore a configuration file.
Note: To erase all of the data on your device, see “Format Disk” on page 89.
Restoring your System
Use the following steps to restore your system to one of the three available options.
1. In the Restore to Default area, click either System Only, Quick Restore, or Full Restore.
2. Click Restore.
3. Review the confirmation message and click OK. The device reboots. Don’t unplug the
device during this rebooting process. Once the reboot is complete, launch the dashboard.
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System Configuration
The system configuration area allows you to save a configuration file or import an existing
configuration file. This is useful if you perform a system restore and want to maintain your current
configurations.
Saving a Configuration File
Use the following steps to save a configuration file.
In the System Configuration area, click Save Config File. The configuration file saves to
your desktop.
Importing a Configuration File
Use the following steps to save a configuration file.
1. In the System Configuration area, click Import File.
2. Navigate to the location of your saved configuration file and select it. The configuration file
is loaded. The device reboots. Don’t unplug the device during this rebooting process. Once
the reboot is complete, launch the dashboard.
Device Maintenance
The Device Maintenance area allows you to shut down and reboot your My Cloud device. This
area also displays the amount of time the device has been up and running.
Shutting down the Device
Use the following steps to safely shut down your My Cloud device.
1. In the Device Maintenance area, click Hibernate.
2. Review the confirmation message and then click OK. Your My Cloud safely shuts down.
Rebooting the Device
1. In the Device Maintenance area, click Reboot.
2. Review the confirmation message and then click OK. Your My Cloud safely reboots.
Viewing Device Uptime
The Device Uptime area displays the amount of time your device has been up and running.
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Scan Disk
The Scan Disk area allows you to scan your device’s hard disks for any errors.
Scanning Your Disk
Use the following steps to run a disk scan on your My Cloud device.
1. In the Volume area, select the volume you’d like to scan from the drop-down menu.
2. Click Scan Disk.
3. Review the confirmation message and click OK. Your My Cloud is scanned for disk errors.
Format Disk
The Format Disk area allows you to format your device’s hard disk(s).
Formatting Your Disk
WARNING! The Format Disk option erases all of the user data and shares permanently,
retaining default shares. Data recovery programs cannot be used to restore
data; all user data and shares are permanently deleted.
Formatting your disk will take several hours to complete.
Use the following steps to format the disks on your My Cloud device.
1. In the Volume area, select the volume(s) you’d like to format from the drop-down menu.
2. Click Format Disk.
3. Review the confirmation message, select the check box, and click OK.
Your My Cloud begins formatting.
ISO Mounting
Mounting an ISO file located on your network shares provides file-level access to the file and
folder content of the ISO file to users with access to the network share.
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Creating an ISO Image
An ISO image is a file that is an exact copy of an existing file system. Use the following steps to
create an ISO image.
1. In the About ISO Mount area, click Create ISO Image.
2. In the Image Size field, select the image size for the ISO image.
3. In the Image Path field, click Browse to select the folder you’d like to image, or enter the
path for the data you’d like to image then click OK.
4. In the Image Name field, enter a name for your ISO image.
5. Click Next.
6. In the Select field, click Overwrite or Skip.
Overwrite: When overwrite is selected, files with the same name will be overwritten.
Skip: When skip is selected, files with the same name will be skipped.
7. Select the folders and files you’d like to add to your image file in the left column, then click
Add>>.
8. Select the folders and files that you’d like to remove from the ISO image, then click
<<Remove.
9. Click Next. Review the message.
10. Click Finish.
Creating an ISO Share
Use the following steps to create an ISO share.
1. Click Create ISO Share.
2. Browse to the ISO file you’d like to include in your ISO share and place a check next to the
file.
3. Enter the share description, then click Next.
4. Click Next.
5. Complete the following fields:
Media Serving: To enable Media Serving for the ISO Share, click the toggle button to
ON.
FTP Access: To enable FTP Access for the ISO Share, click the toggle button to ON.
WebDAV Access: To enable WebDAV Access for the ISO Share, click the toggle button
to ON.
Note: If FTP Access or WebDAV access are disabled for the device, the FTP Access and
WebDAV Access fields will be grayed out.
6. Click Next.
7. Click the toggle button to ON to enable NFS Access for the ISO Share.
Note: If NFS Access is disabled for the device, the NFS Access fields will be grayed
out.
8. Enter the host IP address.
9. Click Apply.
10. Click Save. The new ISO share is displayed in the ISO Share List.
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Viewing the Details of an ISO Share
Use the following steps to modify an ISO share.
1. In the ISO Share area, click the Details icon next to the ISO share you want to view.
2. Review the ISO share details, then click Close.
Modifying an ISO Share
Use the following steps to modify an ISO share.
1. On the ISO Mount screen, click the Modify icon next to the ISO share that you’d like to
modify.
2. The Edit ISO Share dialog box appears. Click Next.
3. Complete the following fields:
Media Serving: To enable Media Serving for the ISO Share, click the toggle button.
FTP Access: To enable FTP Access for the ISO Share, click the toggle button.
WebDAV Access: To enable WebDAV Access for the ISO Share, click the toggle button.
Note: If FTP Access or WebDAV access are disabled for the device, the FTP Access and
WebDAV Access fields will be grayed out.
Public: To enable public access to the share.
4. Click Next.
5. Click the toggle button to enable NFS Access for the ISO Share.
Note: If NFS Access is disabled for the device, the NFS Access fields will be grayed
out.
6. Enter the Host IP address.
7. Click Apply.
8. Click Save. The modified ISO share is displayed in the ISO Share List.
Deleting an ISO Share
Use the following steps to delete an ISO share.
1. On the ISO Mount screen, select the Delete icon next to the ISO share that you’d like to
delete.
2. Review the confirmation message, then click OK. The ISO share is deleted and removed
from the ISO Share List.
Notifications
The My Cloud device provides notifications about various events, such as firmware updates, the
success of firmware installations, and system shutdowns. Notifications display in the Alert area at
the top of the screen and are also available by email, depending on how your device is configured
(for additional information on Alerts, see “Managing Alerts” on page 24).
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The Notification page allows you to set up email addresses for up to five users who will receive
notifications, set up SMS alert messages for mobile devices, and set the level of alert for which
you will be notified.
Notifications Email
The Notification Email area allows you to set up email alerts and SMS notifications for specified
users.
Enabling Email Alerts
1. On the Navigation bar, click the Settings icon and click Notifications on the left pane.
2. To enable Alert emails, click the toggle button to ON.
3. Click Configure.
4. On the Notification screen, click on the slider bar to select the level of alerts you’d like to
receive by email:
Critical Only: Send only critical alerts to the specified email address.
Critical and Warning: Send both critical and warning alerts to the specified email
address.
All: Send all alerts (Informational, Critical, Warning) to the specified email address.
5. Click New Email.
6. Enter the email address where you’d like to receive alert emails and click Save.
7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 to enter up to five email addresses.
8. Click Send Test Email to validate the email addresses you entered.
9. Click OK and then check your email for a validation email.
Enabling SMS Notifications
Note: Check with your SMS service provider to obtain their requirements for sending
SMS messages. Certain carriers may require you to send SMS/text messages by
email.
1. On the Navigation bar, click the Settings icon and click Notifications from the left pane.
2. To enable SMS, click the toggle button to ON.
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3. Click Configure.
4. On the SMS Settings screen, enter the Provider Name.
5. Enter the SMS URL with the message content set to be “Hello world.”
Note: This SMS URL is used only for setup. No SMS message will be sent after setup is
completed. Obtain the URL format requirements from your SMS service
provider. They should contain the following parameters: username, password,
destination phone, and message content.
6. Click Next.
7. Select the corresponding category for each SMS parameter from the drop-down menu.
8. Click Finish. Your SMS notification is now set up.
Notifications Display
The Notifications Display allows you to select the type of notifications that are sent to you.
1. On the Notification Display screen, click on the slider bar to select the level of notifications:
Critical Only: Send only critical alerts.
Critical and Warning: Send both critical and warning alerts.
All: Send all alerts (Informational, Critical, Warning).
The system updates with your selection.
Firmware Update
The Firmware Update page allows you to set up the device to update the My Cloud firmware
automatically or to manually check for an update file. The current version number and the date of
last update of the firmware also display on this screen.
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Auto Update
Auto Update allows you to schedule your My Cloud device to conveniently check for available
software updates and install them automatically. This is the easiest way of ensuring the My Cloud
firmware is current.
Note: After a firmware update installs, the My Cloud device may reboot. Since a reboot
affects users' ability to access the cloud, schedule the updates to occur at times
when the likelihood of users accessing the cloud are minimal.
Note: If you enable Auto Update, you are asked to manually reboot your system when
the update is completed.
Updating Firmware Automatically
1. To enable Auto Update, click the toggle button to ON.
2. In the Update Schedule field, from the drop-down lists, specify the frequency (e.g., daily)
and the time at which the device should look for an update on the WD website.
3. Click Save. Once saved, your device will check for firmware updates at the specified time
and day. If an update is available, it will automatically install and prompt you for a reboot.
Available Updates
You can check for available updates at any time in the Available Updates area. This area also
displays the current version of the firmware and indicates when the last firmware update was
made.
Checking for Available Firmware Updates
1. In the New Firmware field, click Check for Updates.
2. Review the Update Firmware screen and click OK.
If an update is available, click Install and Reboot.
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