Definitely. Personal cloud NAS systems typically connect pretty easily to your router using an Ethernet cable, which is included with My Cloud Home and My Cloud Home Duo. Once that’s done and you’re powered up, you can set up your system online using a mobile app or desktop app, and get saving, accessing, and sharing right off the bat.

You and others at home can upload files to NAS wirelessly or directly — that’s the beauty of networked storage. You can save, access, and share files to a personal cloud like My Cloud Home and My Cloud Home Duo with any connected, approved device.

Or, if NAS is just one part of your larger backup plan, you can link your account to cloud services so you’re working off the most up-to-date files and streamlining all your content.

And, if you’re moving to network attached storage after relying on direct attached storage — also known as DAS — you can plug in devices like USB devices, portable drives, and external drives right into your NAS system via USB ports.

Yes, it is. You can invite family and friends via email to access and collaborate on folders and albums stored on your NAS. Once they create an individual account, each approved user can set up their own private spaces, where they can manage, access, and share their content.

In addition, you can set up permissions and folder privileges, restricting access to any files or documents on your networked drive that you want to keep private.

Totally, you and approved users can easily create folders and albums to organize your files. Plus, you can use powerful search functionality to find the right content via mobile app, web app, or internet browser. Simply type in a date, time, or keyword to find the file you’re looking for. If it’s there, we’ll find it.

NAS solutions for home and individual users create a customizable personal cloud: all you have to do is purchase the device and set it up. No ongoing payments, no storage subscription fees, no fees per additional user. If those have been pain points for you on the public cloud, consider networked storage like My Cloud Home or My Cloud Home Duo.