PCloud
Internet service
pCloud is a Swiss-based cloud storage provider founded in 2013. It offers encrypted file storage, lifetime and subscription payment options, and support across multiple operating systems. pCloud operates from two data centers, located in the United States (Texas) and Luxembourg.
History
pCloud was founded in Switzerland by Tunio Zafer and Anton Titov in 2013. While it operates out of Sofia, Bulgaria, the legal entity pCloud AG is based in Baar. By 2019, it had more than 9 million users. In 2025, it counted over 22 million users.
Features
pCloud is compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux (via AppImage), Android, and iOS. A web-based interface and browser extensions are also available.
pCloud uses TLS/SSL encryption for data in transit. Files are protected with server-side 256-bit AES encryption.
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