NoW 365 oFS - How to download and install FileCloud Sync (macOS)

1.1

Launch Safari or your favorite browser and search for FileCloud Downloads

1.2

Look for FileCloud Downloads from https://www.filecloud.com

1.3

Should see something similar

1.4

Scroll down to the FileCloud Sync section, Click Download for FileCloud Sync for Mac

1.5

Click Allow if you see this prompt

1.6

Download should start

1.7

Proceed the next step to install the APP

2.1

Launch the installer

2.2

Drag the FileCloud Sync App and drop it into the Applications

Double Click the Applications Folder after

2.3

The Applications windows should open, locate FileCloud Sync app

2.4

Continue to step 3 for the configuration

3.1

Launch FileCloud Sync APP

3.2

Click open if you see this prompt

3.3

By Default, FileCloud Root Sync Folder will be Users->Username->FileCloud (Basically in the home Folder)

3.4

1. Enter your assigned Server URL starting with https://

2. Enter Account login name

3. Enter Password

4. Click Login

3.5

1. Select Sync everything (default), or you can select Sync only selected folders.

2. Click the Next Arrow Button

If you have selected Sync everything skip to 3.9

If you have selected Sync only selected folders, please continue to the next step 3.6

3.6

Click Add Folders

3.7

FileCloud Separates User Files (My Files), and Team Shares. By default, it is recommended that you at minimum add My Files to sync everything within your private folder.

1. Select My Files

2. Click Select

FileCloud will sync all the content within the selected folders to your local drive. Notice the > ? you can use this to expand the folder.

If your organization uses Team Shares, then you can add the folders accordingly.

3.8

1. The selected folder from the previous step will appear on the list.

2. Click Add Folders to add additional folders to sync as required (e.g. Team Shares/Folders)
   
   Proceed to the next step when ready

3.9

Click the Next button

3.10

Skip this step

3.11

1. Select Do Not save backup to FileCloud

2. Click the Next button

3.12

Click Start Syncing

3.13

It will take a few seconds to initialize

3.14

Click Allow for Notifications

3.15

You should be able to see the FileSync Window. If not, no worries, you can always click the FileCloud Sync Icon at the top, and then click Open

3.16

Proceed to the next step

4.1

There are two ways to do this, first is by clicking the folder icon. This will open the finder and take you inside your FileCloud Folder. Go ahead and click it.

Proceed to the next step

4.2

Notice My Files folder?. Everything inside the My Files folder is not shared by default. Every licensed user of File Cloud will have their own My Files folder.

The other folder Team Folders will only show up if you have selected it

4.3

The other way to get to your FileCloud home folder is by

1. Open the finder

2. Click Go

3. Select Home

4. Open FileCloud Folder

Do not get confused with the FileCloudSyncData, this folder is used by the APP For settings, configuration and tracking purposes.