Use Cloud Drive Settings through 3 topics: open settings, manage the WPS Drive entry in This PC, and manage cloud file cache; 2 topics are available without membership and 1 is membership-related.
How-to Index
| # | Topic | Membership |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Open Cloud Drive Settings | Free |
| 2 | 2. Show the WPS Drive entry in This PC | Free |
| 3 | 3. Manage cloud file cache | Membership-related |
How-to Guide
1. Open Cloud Drive Settings
Entry point: WPS Drive page → Settings icon in the lower-left corner → Cloud Drive Settings
- Open WPS Drive.
- Click the Settings icon in the lower-left corner.
- Select Cloud Drive Settings in the left panel.
Success Criteria
- UI state: The Cloud Drive Settings page is open in the left panel.
- Next actions: You can continue to review entry visibility, alerts, or cache-related settings.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: If you do not open the WPS Drive page first, you may not see the related settings entry.
- Environment limits: Accessing the WPS Drive page usually requires account sign-in and an internet connection.
2. Show the WPS Drive entry in This PC
Entry point: Cloud Drive Settings page → Show WPS Drive entry in This PC
- Open the Cloud Drive Settings page first.
- Find the Show WPS Drive entry in This PC section.
- Turn the WPS Drive switch on or off as needed.
- If an enterprise cloud drive is available, turn its switch on or off as needed.
- Turn on WPS Drive entry alerts if you want alerts when cloud storage is full or when sync transfer issues occur.
Success Criteria
- UI state: The related switch status has been updated.
- Next actions: Return to This PC to check whether the cloud drive entry is shown, or wait for an alert condition to verify the reminder behavior.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: Changing only the enterprise cloud drive switch and not the WPS Drive switch may leave the expected entry hidden.
- Environment limits: If system settings or security software restrict related components, entry visibility may be affected.
3. Manage cloud file cache
Entry point: Cloud Drive Settings page → Cloud file cache area → ... button
- Open the Cloud Drive Settings page.
- In the Cloud file cache area, review the current cache path and cached size.
- Click the ... button.
- Choose Clear Cache or Change Location as needed.
- Return to the settings page and confirm whether the cache information has updated.
Success Criteria
- UI state: The cache path or cache size updates based on the action you completed.
- Next actions: You can continue using WPS Drive, or let cache files be generated again in the new location.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: After changing the cache location, users may overlook the time needed to download cache files again.
- Membership: Some functions require WPS membership.
- Environment limits: Clearing cache and changing the location require available disk space and local write permission.