Sync my wd my cloud device with google drive

To sync your WD My Cloud device with Google Drive, you can’t do it directly through the default My Cloud  web dashboard (especially on OS5), because WD removed built-in cloud sync features in newer firmware. However, there are 3 reliable methods to achieve Google Drive sync — from easiest to most advanced:

🧰 1. Use WD My Cloud “Cloud Sync” App (Only for Some Models / OS3 or EX4100/PR4100)

If your My Cloud supports the Cloud Sync app (mainly EX/PR series on older firmware), you can sync directly from the NAS:

✅ Steps:

Log into My Cloud Dashboard (http://<your-device-ip>).

Go to Apps → Add App → Cloud Sync.

Install it and launch the app.

Choose Google Drive as the service.

Sign in with your Google Account and authorize access.

Choose a local folder on your My Cloud and the Google Drive folder you want to sync.

📌 Sync will run automatically in the background once linked.

⚠️ Limitations:

Works only on certain My Cloud OS3/OS5 devices (e.g., EX4100, PR2100, PR4100).

Not available on My Cloud Home or EX2 Ultra newer OS5 versions.

🔄 2. Use a PC or Server as a “Sync Bridge” (Works with Any WD NAS)

If your model doesn’t support Cloud Sync, the most stable method is to use a computer or always-on mini PC as a middleman.

🧑‍💻 Steps:

Map your My Cloud to a local drive on your computer:

In File Explorer: This PC → Map Network Drive → Enter \\<MyCloudName>\<ShareName>.

Install Google Drive for Desktop on the same computer.

In Google Drive settings, choose the mapped NAS folder to sync with Google Drive.

💡 This creates two-way sync:

Files added to Google Drive will appear in your NAS folder.

Files added to NAS folder will upload to Google Drive.

✅ Works on Windows, macOS, or a Raspberry Pi/Linux server too.

⚠️ Downside: Requires the computer/server to stay on for sync to work.

☁️ 3. Use a Third-Party Sync Tool (Best for Advanced Users)

There are powerful sync tools that can run directly on your NAS (via SSH) or on another system to automate the process:

rclone – free, open-source, supports Google Drive + WD NAS

GoodSync / Resilio Sync – commercial tools with GUI

Syncovery – professional-grade sync software

🔧 rclone Example (for advanced users):

Enable SSH on your My Cloud NAS.

Install rclone (on NAS or a small server).

Configure Google Drive remote:

rclone config

Sync a folder:

rclone sync /shares/Public gdrive:MyBackupFolder

📌 This is the most flexible and automated method, but requires command-line experience.

🧠 Best Option for You (Quick Guide)

NAS Model Recommended Sync Method

EX4100 / PR4100 ✅ Use built-in Cloud Sync App

EX2 Ultra / My Cloud Home (OS5) 🔄 Use PC as a Sync Bridge

Any NAS (Advanced users) ⚙️ Use rclone or third-party tool

📍 Pro Tips

Always create a backup before enabling automatic sync.

Avoid syncing the entire Google Drive at once — sync specific folders to prevent storage issues.

Schedule the sync during off-peak hours if your network is slow.