pCloud Backup/Sync

If you haven't already, download and install GoodSync.

Using GoodSync, you can perform backup and synchronization with your pCloud secure cloud storage. Follow these steps to achieve this:

1) Open GoodSync and click the "New Job" button in the toolbar, or, in the "Job" menu, select "New."

Showing how to create a new job in GoodSync using the New Job button in the Toolbar

Showing how to create a new job in GoodSync via the Job menu

2) In the New GoodSync Job prompt, enter the name of your new Job. Then, select "Backup" or "Synchronize" as your Job type.

Click the "OK" button when done.

Demonstrating how to set the job name and job type for a new GoodSync job

3) Click the left or right sync folder controls to view the files and folders available for selection.

Screenshot of the GoodSync window illustrating how to enter browse mode for sync folder selection

4) Scroll down, and select "pCloud" from the list of supported services on either side. 

Screenshot of the GoodSync window illustrating how to select the pCloud file system

5) A window will appear, prompting you to authorize GoodSync to access your pCloud account.

In the "E-Mail" field under "Credentials," enter the email address of your pCloud account. 

In the "Password" field under "Credentials," enter the password of your pCloud account.

Then, click the "Save" button.

Screenshot showing how to enter credentials to access pCloud storage

6) After permission is given to GoodSync, your pCloud storage content will be shown within the GoodSync interface.

Screenshot displaying the contents of a pCloud account in the GoodSync browse dialog

7) Select a folder that contains the data you wish to back up or sync on the left side.

On the right side, click "pCloud" and select or create a folder you wish to back up or sync to.

Then, click the green "Apply" button.

Showing how to select the left and right sync folders in a GoodSync job using the pCloud file system

8) Your Job is now ready to Analyze and Sync.

Screenshot demonstrating that a new GoodSync job with pCloud is ready to Analyze and Sync

NOTE: To configure the job with automation or other settings, click here.

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