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Founded in 2013 in Switzerland, pCloud operates under EU-aligned privacy standards and offers data residency in Luxembourg (EU) and Dallas, Texas (US). The platform supports over 23 million users globally.
Core Functionality :
- Per-User Storage Allocation : 1 TB or 2 TB per user, suitable for small to mid-sized teams and distributed environments.
- Virtual File System (pCloud Drive) : Mounts as a local drive on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Files are streamed on demand, reducing local disk usage.
- File Sync & Sharing : Folder-level sync, link-based sharing, and permission control (view/edit/manage). Supports password-protected and time-limited links.
- Admin & Access Control : Centralized user management, role assignment, and storage distribution via admin console.
- Versioning & File History : File versioning with up to 180 days retention, enabling rollback and recovery.
- Cross-Platform Support : Native clients for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, plus web interface.
- Client-Side Encryption (Optional) : Zero-knowledge encryption via pCloud Encryption for sensitive data; encryption keys are not stored server-side.
Technical Positioning:
- Swiss jurisdiction; GDPR-aligned processing
- No file size limits
- Works without mandatory ecosystem lock-in (no bundled office suite required)
- Compatible with heterogeneous environments (Linux included)
Trial : 30-day free trial available for up to 10 users.
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