How to Generate pCloud File Request? [2 Methods]

• About (pCloud) File Request
• How to Generate pCloud File Request?
• Written in the End

About (pCloud) File Request

File request, as its name implies, is to request files from others. The pCloud file request enables other persons to upload files using a link that you send to them. Anyone can upload files to target folder in pCloud, whether they have a pCloud account or not. These files will appear in a folder you choose in your pCloud account.

Besides, others can only upload files; they cannot see the content of the folder, edit, delete or download files, or even see who else aslo has uploaded files. In one word, the file request can be an easy way to receive large files from others. Anyone who has accesss to a file request can upload files in your pCloud account, without gaining acces to other contents inside. The convenience, flexibility as well as security are assured for both inviters and receivers.

How to Generate pCloud File Request?

How to make a pCloud file request link? Here we would like to share you with 2 effective methods for your reference. Take a further look and choose what you prefer.

Method 1. Use the pCloud inbuilt Feature

Of course, the prior choice is to use the "Request File" feature that pCloud itself offers. The steps are easy to understand and follow.

Step 1. Visit pCloud website with your preferred browser and log in your account.

Step 2. Tick the target folder in which others will upload files and choose "Request File" from the available options.

Step 3. In the pop-out window, the file request link will be generated and available for copying.

Notes:✎...

"Messages"allows you to add some description for the receivers.

"Upload limit" restrict how much users can upload from the file request.

"Expiration date" enables you to set a data when it is no longer be accessible.

Step 4. Click on "Copy Link" to send to others.

How to delete a pCloud file request?

If you want to delete or disable a pCloud file request. Just go to the File Request pages. Find the folder you are looking for and click on “Settings”. Then a smaller window will pop out, just click on "Delete file request" in the bottom and this file request will be on longer available.

 

Method 2. Apply Third-Party Cloud Service

Apart from the pCloud “Request Files” feature, you can also make use of some third-party cloud service such as MultCloud. It is a multiple cloud manager and permits users to add 30+ popular cloud drives such as Google Drive, OneDrive, SharePoint, Google Photos, pCloud, etc into one platform for easy management. It offers some basic functions, including “Delete”, “Upload”, “Rename”, “Share”. Moreover, you can also enjoy the following advanced features:

✌"Cloud Transfer": migrate data from one cloud to another without downloading and re-uploading.

✌"Cloud Sync": sync data between two clouds flexibily (real time sync and schedule sync included).

✌"Cloud Backup": backup one cloud data to another cloud for extra data protection or quick recovery.

✌"Remote Upload": download files from URL, torrents or mangets to clouds directly.

To make pCloud file request via MultCloud, do as following:

Step 1.Create a MultCloud or directly use Facebook/Google account to sign in.

Step 2. Choose “pCloud” and allow MultCloud to access your account to add pCloud into MultCloud.

Step 3. Open pCloud in MultCloud. Choose a folder that you want to receive files from others and click the “Share” in the feature bar above.

Step 4. In the pop-out window, choose "Share with MultCloud" and click on "Create Share."

To protect your data better, it is advised to choose "Privacy Share".

Step 5. Click  "Copy" and send the link to whom you want to request files from.

Step 6. Then click “Share” and tick the pCloud folder you just share, then turn on the "Allow to Upload".

Finally, anyone who received your pCloud file request link can upload the files and folders to the pCloud folder. And you can access them directly in the cloud.

Written in the End

So, to generate pCloud file request, there are two ways you can try. Either way can help you a lot. If you have more than one cloud to manage your data in daily work, the MultCloud is definitely a worthwhile. No matter you want to transfer, sync, or backup data between two different cloud drives, or cloud accounts under one cloud service, it can satisfy you well.