Mount pCloud as a Local Drive on Windows & macOS with RcloneView — Access Your Files Without Syncing

Skip full syncs. Mount pCloud as a local drive with RcloneView, browse in Explorer or Finder, and stream files on demand with tuned cache settings.

pCloud gives you flexible cloud storage, but copying everything to every machine wastes time and disk. With RcloneView you can mount pCloud like a local drive letter or volume, fetch files on demand, and keep bandwidth under control. No CLI flags to memorize; just connect, mount, and go.

Manage & Sync All Clouds in One Place

RcloneView is a cross-platform GUI for rclone. Compare folders, transfer or sync files, and automate multi-cloud workflows with a clean, visual interface.

• One-click jobs: Copy · Sync · Compare
• Schedulers & history for reliable automation
• Works with Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, S3, WebDAV, SFTP and more

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Why Mount Instead of Sync?

• Save space: browse and open only what you need, no full local mirror.
• Faster starts: map your drive once and skip long initial syncs.
• Safe edits: cache writes locally, let RcloneView handle retries and resumes.

Step 1 — Connect pCloud in RcloneView

• Add pCloud via + New Remote (WebDAV or OAuth flow). Guide: add-oath-online-login.
• Confirm the remote works by listing folders in Remote Explorer.

Step 2 — Create a Mount (Windows or macOS)

• Open Mount Manager and choose your pCloud remote. Guide: mount-cloud-storage-as-a-local-drive.
• Pick a target:
  • Windows: choose a drive letter (e.g., P:) using cmount.
  • macOS: pick a mount path (e.g., /Volumes/pcloud).
• Save and mount. You should see the drive in Explorer or Finder immediately.

Step 3 — Tune Cache for Smooth Browsing

pCloud libraries often mix small docs and large media. Tuning cache keeps both snappy.

• Cache mode: set to full for better seeks and directory browsing.
• Cache size: allocate SSD space (e.g., 2-10 GB for docs, 10-50 GB for media).
• Read ahead: add --vfs-read-ahead 64M in Global Rclone Flags for faster streaming. See general-settings.
• Bandwidth caps: limit uploads/downloads during work hours to avoid congestion. Also in general-settings.

Step 4 — Verify with Compare Before Heavy Changes

• Use Compare to preview differences before bulk moves or cleanup: compare-folder-contents.
• Spot newer, missing, or mismatched files without running a destructive sync.
• Save the compare as a job so you can rerun audits anytime.

Step 5 — Optional Sync Jobs for Key Folders

• Keep critical folders (e.g., Projects/ or Photos/) mirrored to another cloud or NAS: create-sync-jobs.
• Start with copy for safety; switch to sync when you trust the target.
• Schedule off-hours runs so mounts stay responsive while you work.

Monitor and Recover Fast

• Watch throughput and stalled files in Transfer Monitor: real-time-transfer-monitoring.
• Check Job History for successes, skips, and retries: execute-manage-job.
• If a connection drops, remount and RcloneView will resume pending transfers.

Tips for Teams

• Use consistent paths (same drive letter or mount path) so shared project files never break.
• Create presets per department (Design, Media, Finance) to keep includes/excludes tidy.
• Export logs for stakeholders when proving a migration or audit.

Mount pCloud once, tune cache, and keep your storage lean. RcloneView makes cloud drives feel local without risky full-sync overhead.

Manage & Sync All Clouds in One Place

RcloneView is a cross-platform GUI for rclone. Compare folders, transfer or sync files, and automate multi-cloud workflows with a clean, visual interface.

• One-click jobs: Copy · Sync · Compare
• Schedulers & history for reliable automation
• Works with Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, S3, WebDAV, SFTP and more

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Get Started Free →

Free core features. Plus automations available.