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Getting Started with Shadow Drive

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Introduction

Welcome to the Shadow Drive adventure! This article will guide you through setting up your Shadow Drive and provide tips once you’ve subscribed to one of our offers.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Download Shadow Drive onto your device

    Shadow is available on devices with Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS operating systems. Go to the Download page https://shadow.tech/download on our website and click on 'Download Shadow Drive for [your operating system]'. Follow the instructions on your screen.

  2. Install Shadow Drive onto your device

    Follow the instructions depending on your operating system:

    • Windows: Run the Shadow Drive .msi program and follow the Setup Wizard.
    • Mac: Run the ShadowDrive-MacOS.pkg program and follow the Client Installer.
    • Linux: Choose one of the following methods to install Shadow Drive.
    • Android: Download the Shadow Drive application from the Google Play Store and click on 'Open'.

  3. Log in

    Open your Shadow Drive client/application, click on 'Log in', and enter your username and password. If it's your first time logging in with this device, check your email for the authentication code.

  4. Synchronize your first folder

    Select the 'Use virtual files instead of downloading content immediately' option, then click on the 'Connect' button. You can also choose a specific folder to synchronize with Shadow Drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where is my authentication code? Authentication emails may take up to 10 minutes to appear in your inbox. Check your spam/junk folder for any emails from Shadow and avoid requesting multiple codes at once.
  • On which Software is Shadow Drive based? Shadow Drive is based on Nextcloud. For more information, visit the Nextcloud website.
  • Is the windows 32-bit version available? Yes, the Windows 32-bit version is available.

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