pCloud
AeroFTP connects to pCloud via their native API with OAuth2 authentication. pCloud offers 10 GB of free storage with US and EU data center options.
Connection Settings
Authentication is handled via OAuth2:
- Click Connect on the pCloud protocol.
- A browser window opens to pCloud's authorization page.
- Sign in and approve access.
- Authorization completes automatically.
OAuth tokens are stored encrypted in the OS keyring.
Data Center Regions
When creating a pCloud account, you choose a data center region:
| Region | API Endpoint | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| United States | api.pcloud.com | Default |
| European Union | eapi.pcloud.com | GDPR-compliant |
AeroFTP auto-detects your data center based on the OAuth response. If detection fails, you can set the region manually.
Features
- Trash Management: Deleted files can be recovered from pCloud's trash.
- File Versioning: pCloud retains up to 15 days of version history (30 days on Premium).
- Shared Links: Create download and upload links for files and folders.
- Storage Quota: Used and total storage displayed in the status bar.
- Streaming Transfers: Large files are uploaded and downloaded with streaming I/O.
Tips
- pCloud's 10 GB free tier does not expire, unlike some competitors.
- pCloud also offers lifetime plans (one-time payment) -- a unique offering among cloud providers.
- For AeroSync, pCloud provides file hashes that enable efficient change detection.
- If your account is on the EU server, ensure you selected the EU region during pCloud account creation. You cannot migrate between regions.