Synchronize kDrive across different devices

This guide explains how to synchronize files stored in kDrive to easily access them on all your devices. kDrive is compatible with macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android.

Download kDrive

To do this:

1. Open the kDrive download page to download kDrive*
2. Install the downloaded application
3. During installation, pay attention to the permissions that may be requested by the wizard (especially on macOS) and which must be granted for the proper functioning of the application:
   
4. At the end of the installation, the application should open (otherwise, manually open the kDrive application from the device)
5. A form will ask you to log in to your Infomaniak account (need help?):
   
6. Then choose the kDrive to synchronize (if your account allows access to multiple kDrives):
   
7. Activate or not the Lite Sync option (feature of the Windows and macOS app that saves space by virtually storing your kDrive files on your computer, downloading them only when needed):
   
8. A kDrive folder is created on your hard drive at the specified location (location that can be changed by clicking on the pencil icon) and will contain any existing files on your kDrive (some folders may be ignored - read more below) and will send to the kDrive server any files you place there in the future:
   

*Your operating system will be automatically detected to offer you the correct version to download, but you can refer to this additional guide if you are using Linux

Synchronize Files with kDrive

Once the application is installed and the connection to your account is established, you have the kDrive application on your device:

• On a computer, the app icon appears in the notification area of your computer (top right on macOS, bottom right on Windows, and a double left click in the taskbar on Linux), and a kDrive folder is automatically created in your personal documents
  
• Any modifications made to your files and folders are automatically synchronized with your Infomaniak Drive, and you have the option to customize the folders of your Drive that need to be synchronized on your computer
• On a smartphone, the kDrive application allows you to access all the content of your Drive on the go; the application also allows you to automatically back up photos from your mobile

Minimum System Requirements

* No contextual menu on right-click on the OS

Learn More

• Automatically Upload Photos from Your Phone to kDrive
• Manage Multiple Drives from a Smartphone
• Synchronize Multiple Drives on a Computer
• Getting Started Guide: kDrive