How to install pCloud Drive on MacOS

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Note: pCloud Drive requires the installation of a system extension in order to run smoothly. During installation, you will be required to enable the system extension from the Security & Privacy settings of your device. The system extension is not harmful - without it, pCloud Drive will not behave properly.

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Install pCloud Drive

Double-click the downloaded .pkg file to start installation.

Follow the on-screen instructions in the Installer app.

pCloud Drive has been successfully installed.

Once active, pCloud Drive will open to the ‘Uploads’ page.

pCloud Drive has been successfully installed.

Once active, pCloud Drive will open to the ‘Uploads’ page.

Enable pCloud Drive

Note: If you are an Intel-based user SKIP steps 4-12.

Click the pCloud Drive icon in your Mac’s menu bar and select ‘Enable Drive’.

A notification will prompt you to enable the System Extension, required for the app to function.

Open System Settings to enable the extension.
Silicon users: Shut down your Mac and enter Recovery Mode.
Intel users: Restart your Mac and you're set up. Skip steps 4-12.

To enter Recovery Mode, shut down your Mac, then press and hold the power button (or Touch ID button) until options appear. Learn more about Recovery Mode.