Connect Wd My Cloud Directly To Mac

The guided instructions given below will assist you in connecting Western Digital My Cloud directly to your Mac system.

First, perform the hardware setup by following the instructions given below.
Usually, an AC power adapter, an Ethernet cable, a quick install guide, and the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage Device are provided with the WD My Cloud device package.
Now, connect the WD My Cloud Storage Device to the power source using the AC power adapter.
Link the My Cloud device to your network router or switch using the Ethernet cable.
Now, connect your Mac device to the same network router or switch that the WD My Cloud device is connected to.
The My Cloud device hardware setup is now done.
Finish the entire setup by completing the software configuration on your Mac device.
Download the My Cloud Setup software from the WD device’s official site.
Once the My Cloud Setup software is downloaded successfully, double-click on it.

Now, a confirmation dialog box will appear on your Mac system’s screen, click the Open button on it.

The My Cloud window will appear, click the Get Started button in it.

Perform the on-screen instructions.

The setup software will try to detect the connected WD My Cloud drive.

Once it is done, a window prompting you to set up your personal cloud will appear on the screen.

Fill the text fields with valid data and click the Next button.

Once the account is created successfully, the account details will be displayed on the screen.

Click the Next button followed by Finish.

Now, complete the remaining set of the software installation steps by following the on-screen instructions.

Make sure to enter your Mac device’s security key when prompted during the installation.

After completing the software setup, you can access all your WD device users, shares, and other additional settings as per your need.