pCloud: Secure Cloud Storage from Europe
pCloud is a privacy-focused cloud storage service based in Switzerland, designed to keep your files safe and under your control. Unlike mainstream providers, pCloud offers client-side encryption, ensuring that only you can access your data—no third party, not even pCloud itself, can decrypt your files. Governed by strict European privacy laws, it protects your data from unauthorized access and surveillance.
There’s no ad tracking or hidden profiling; your storage is entirely yours. pCloud integrates effortlessly with your workflow, providing a user-friendly interface for documents, photos, and backups. It offers a free tier for basic needs and flexible plans for expanded storage and advanced features.
Available on web, iOS, Android, and desktop, pCloud lets you sync and access your files securely across all your devices. It’s the ideal choice for anyone seeking a reliable, privacy-first alternative to big-tech cloud services.
Below, you’ll find details on creating an account, uploading files, and setting up sync on your devices.
Comparison: Free versus Paid Version
pCloud offers a 10 GB free plan. Paid plans (Premium, Premium Plus, and Lifetime) provide expanded storage, advanced collaboration tools, and priority support. View comparison of different plans.
Registration
You can create a free pCloud account directly on the pCloud website. No credit card is required for the free plan.
Setting Up pCloud on Your Devices
Access your files via the web interface or install the dedicated desktop and mobile apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. This allows you to sync files automatically across all your devices. See the help section.
Migrating Files from Your Previous Cloud Provider
Using the Backups section on my.pCloud.com you can back up your digital content from Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Facebook and Instagram through direct integration. Just select an external platform and click on the Start button to the right. You can perform backups of different services at the same time, and also Stop and Resume the backup process any time you like. You can Unlink an account from the Backup settings menu at the bottom of the Backups section.