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CloudPairs docs for the Windows cloud file manager: dual-pane files, supported cloud storage, transfers, automation, security, pricing, updates, and support.
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Quick Start
CloudPairs is currently offered as a Windows desktop app. Start with the installer, then add a local or cloud source.
Install on Windows
Download the current Windows 10/11 x64 installer, sign in, and link this PC to your CloudPairs account.
Download CloudPairs ->Add a connection
Use Add Cloud Drive to save S3, R2, SFTP, FTP/FTPS, Dropbox, OneDrive, pCloud, WebDAV, or Synology.
Connection how-to guides ->Browse two places
Open local folders, drives, or cloud connections in either pane, then compare and move files with context.
Explorer layout guide ->Track every transfer
Uploads, downloads, folder jobs, and cloud-to-cloud copies run through the queue with progress and retry.
Transfer guide ->#Installation
1
Create a free account
Go to cloudpairs.com/signup and create a free account. CloudPairs is free forever — no trial, no credit card.
2
Download the installer
Visit cloudpairs.com/download. Download the .exe installer for Windows 10/11 (x64). macOS and Linux builds are listed as coming soon on the download page.
3
Install and launch
Run the Windows installer, follow the setup wizard, and launch CloudPairs from the Start menu or desktop shortcut.
4
Sign in to link your device
The splash screen will ask you to sign in. Your free account links your device immediately. Upgrade to Pro ($29 one-time) from the app or dashboard to unlock all features — up to 3 devices per license.
Connection index
Supported Local and Cloud Sources
These are the provider choices exposed by the current Add Cloud Drive flow, plus built-in local drive browsing.
A-C
Explorer, Files, and Navigation
Core file-management features available from the main CloudPairs workspace.
Breadcrumbs and history
Each pane keeps path history with Back, Forward, and Up controls. Breadcrumbs restore source-aware paths for local folders, SFTP roots, pCloud, OneDrive, Dropbox, WebDAV, Synology, S3, and R2.
Column and view controls
Switch between list and grid views, sort by name, size, modified date, or type, and resize file-list columns. Single-pane mode keeps more metadata visible by default.
Copy, cut, paste, and paths
Use keyboard shortcuts or the context menu to copy, cut, paste, copy file paths, create folders, rename items, refresh listings, and select all visible rows.
Desktop and local drive access
Home, Desktop, Downloads, Documents, Pictures, Music, Videos, and mounted Windows drives appear in the sidebar so local-to-cloud workflows start without setup.
Dual pane and single pane
Use two side-by-side explorers for source/destination work, or switch to one full-width pane for smaller screens. Ctrl+\ toggles layout.
D-P
Providers and Connections
Supported connection types are taken from the desktop app connection wizard and provider handlers.
Amazon S3 and S3-compatible storage
Connect AWS S3 with region, optional bucket, access keys, and optional custom endpoint. The same form supports S3-compatible endpoints such as MinIO, Wasabi, Backblaze B2, and DigitalOcean Spaces when they expose the S3 API.
Cloudflare R2
R2 has a dedicated provider with account ID, bucket, access keys, and an endpoint generated as the Cloudflare R2 S3-compatible URL.
Dropbox, OneDrive, and pCloud OAuth
Dropbox, OneDrive, and pCloud use browser authorization flows. CloudPairs stores OAuth tokens locally through the OS credential store and displays connected account details in the app.
FTP and FTPS
Connect classic FTP, explicit FTPS, or implicit FTPS with host, port, username, password, and passive mode. FTPS or SFTP is recommended over plain FTP for credentials.
SFTP with password or key auth
SFTP supports host, port, username, optional start path, password authentication, or private-key authentication with optional passphrase.
Synology and WebDAV
Synology connects through DSM File Station with HTTPS and optional OTP verification. WebDAV supports Nextcloud, ownCloud, and custom DAV URL overrides with app passwords.
Q-T
Queue, Transfers, and Automation
Tools for moving files manually, through drag/drop, or on a schedule.
Drag and drop
Drag selected rows between CloudPairs panes or drop desktop files into a pane. Drop progress and conflict handling keep the operation visible.
Transfer drawer and queue
The transfer drawer tracks queued, active, retrying, paused, completed, failed, and cancelled jobs. It can be resized and shows progress, speed, ETA, and failures.
Bandwidth, concurrency, and retry
Settings include max concurrent transfers, S3/R2 multipart chunk size, global bandwidth cap, and transient-error retry count. Some advanced values depend on plan entitlements.
Cloud-to-cloud copy
Copy files between supported remote connections from the same workspace. The queue records the remote source and destination so long moves remain auditable.
Automation tasks
Create scheduled local or remote sync tasks with interval, daily, or cron schedules. Options include sync mode, conflict policy, include subfolders, file filters, run-on-startup, and retry failed runs.
Automation history and controls
Run tasks now, pause or stop active runs, filter tasks by status, and review recent run history including scanned, copied, skipped, failed, and mirror-orphan counts.
U-W
Usage, Observability, and Settings
Operational panels and preferences that help tune CloudPairs for each machine.
Audit log
Search transfer history, filter completed or failed records, and review filename, source, destination, size, average speed, duration, and date.
Performance dashboard
View live CPU, RAM, network download/upload, active transfer speed, total transferred bytes, and user usage statistics. Low-spec mode reduces sampling and visual overhead.
Storage overview
Refresh storage usage for saved cloud connections, compare available quota where providers expose it, and jump directly from a storage card into browsing.
Themes and low-spec mode
Choose System, Dark, or Light, apply solid or gradient accents, select theme packs, and enable low-spec graphics mode for lower-end Windows PCs.
Startup and tray behavior
Settings can launch CloudPairs at Windows sign-in and keep the app running in the system tray when the window is closed.
Download folder and file-list preferences
Choose where cloud downloads land, show hidden files, confirm before delete, and control optional Date Modified and Type columns in dual-pane mode.
X-Z
Security, Support, and Platform
Account, safety, update, and support features that surround the desktop file manager.
Credentials and local data
Secrets are saved through the OS credential store via keytar. Connection metadata, settings, and audit databases live in local app data and can be opened from Settings.
Clear audit, connections, or all app data
Security settings can clear transfer audit history, remove all saved connections and secrets, or factory-reset CloudPairs by signing out, clearing local app data, and relaunching.
Plans, devices, and entitlements
The account page shows plan timeline, trial or expiry dates, feature count, linked device state, devices used, and shortcuts for billing, devices, dashboard, and notifications.
Updates and minimum app versions
CloudPairs receives update prompts from the release feed, shows changelog details where available, downloads updates, installs them, and can enforce minimum app versions when necessary.
Announcements and support
The desktop app can show categorized platform toasts, announcement dialogs, maintenance context, support email, help center links, and an in-app feature request form.
Crash reports and diagnostics
Renderer and React error reporting can send non-secret diagnostic context such as app version, last screen, and error stack to help diagnose crashes.
#Transferring files
There are three ways to move files in CloudPairs:
1. Copy between panes
Select files in one pane, right-click → Copy to opposite pane, or click the copy arrow button in the toolbar. Folders are copied recursively.
2. Drag and drop
Drag files from one pane and drop them into the other. You can also drag from your desktop into a CloudPairs pane to upload.
3. Transfer queue
All operations go through the transfer queue. Open it from the toolbar to see progress, speed, ETA, and retry failed jobs. Bandwidth limits are configurable per session.
#Automation and scheduled sync
1
Open Automation
Click Automation in the left sidebar. This shows all configured tasks and their last-run status.
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Create a new task
Click + New task. Choose a source endpoint (local folder, cloud connection path) and a destination endpoint.
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Set the schedule
Choose Interval (e.g. every 6 hours), Daily (specific time), or a Cron expression for fine-grained control.
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Configure options
Enable Skip existing to skip files already present at the destination. Enable Delete after copy for one-way mirror workflows.
5
Enable and monitor
Toggle the task on. CloudPairs runs it in the background even when minimized. Check the Audit log for a full history of every run.
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