How to Use WPS Cloud Drive Settings on Windows

Last updated:July 17, 2026

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

How-to Guide

1. Open Cloud Drive Settings

Entry point: WPS Drive page → Settings icon in the lower-left corner → Cloud Drive Settings

  1. Open WPS Drive.
  2. Click the Settings icon in the lower-left corner.
  3. 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

  1. Open the Cloud Drive Settings page first.
  2. Find the Show WPS Drive entry in This PC section.
  3. Turn the WPS Drive switch on or off as needed.
  4. If an enterprise cloud drive is available, turn its switch on or off as needed.
  5. 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

  1. Open the Cloud Drive Settings page.
  2. In the Cloud file cache area, review the current cache path and cached size.
  3. Click the ... button.
  4. Choose Clear Cache or Change Location as needed.
  5. 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.