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
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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.
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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'.
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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.
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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.