How to map and access cloud storages on a Mac

• Mount Google Drive
• Map Dropbox as a network drive 
• Mount Amazon Cloud Drive as an external storage
• Add iCloud Drive to Finder
• Mount OneDrive as a network drive
• Mount remote FTP and connect SFTP server to Finder
• Tips to manage your cloud files

For every remote drive, there's a recipe on how to add and use storage. Plus, you can install software that will help you get access to any drive right from Finder. The CloudMounter app is a good choice, which will allow you to work with files stored online in the same manner as the local files on your computer. The app makes it easier to do things like move files between the cloud storage apps without needing to manually copy the files to your computer first. Your content is securely encrypted and you can set up SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) to mount remote SFTP drives. Everyone is happy.

Mount Google cloud storage as fast network drive

You can add Google Drive to Finder by default by going into your Applications folder and launching Google Drive. You will need to enter your login details for your Google account to sign in. The beauty of Google Drive is that you can connect both personal and team accounts — zero limitations. Map a Team Drive if you're working on files collectively with your team, map specific drives as a drive letter, and configure folders with ease. 

For more functionality, connect your FTP Google Drive account to your local drive with CloudMounter to have better access to your documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Once you link your account on your computer, you'll be able to open or move files directly from Mac's Finder as if they were a part of your local drive.

How to add Google Drive to Finder:

1. Open the CloudMounter app by clicking on New Drive
2. Click on the Google Drive link in the Connections window
3. Enter your Google Drive login details
4. Click Mount
5. You'll see your Google Drive appear in your Finder along with your computer's hard drive
6. Click on the Google Drive folder to see all the files from your Google Drive

To open a file from your Google Drive in your Finder, use the drop-down menu to click View on google.drive.com to have the file open on your browser.

Drive File Stream, Backup & Sync: The superpowers of Google Drive

To simplify your storage management, you can use Drive File System — a valuable Google Drive desktop shortcut. This allows you to access storage via a handy app that you can download on Google Drive Help. With Drive File System you can manage content just as you do on a local drive: 

• Save shared drives or separate files offline. 
• Flexibly manage document access permissions. 
• Track changes to your Google docs in a real time. 
• Switch between your Google Drive accounts. 

Basically, Drive File Stream is like an additional hard drive that gives you more space for docs without draining your storage. 

Backup & Sync is another asset of Google Drive which you'll probably need if you want to sync folders. Just as Dropbox, it allows to back up files from computer to the cloud keeping your data synced. It also works with sharing files across computers. 

Before you decide to embrace Google Drive's apps, consider there are limitations like the following: 

• Google Drive provides 15GB of free storage, so you have to pay if you need more. 
• Backup & Sync is no longer supported on macOS before 10.10. 
• If you have multiple doc revisions, they will be available online. On your computer, you'll be able to access the latest version only. 
• Files shared with you don't affect your storage.

You can use Google Drive offline with ease and if you don't have an internet connection, you can still access your files on a Mac.

1. Download Dropbox from the official website and install the app—it should appear in your menu bar. 
2. Sign in to your Dropbox account (if you have one) or sign up to complete the registration. 
3. Open your Dropbox folder and provide a password. 
4. Use the Dropbox folder to store files, just as any other folder on your Mac.

By connecting your Dropbox account to Finder with CloudMounter, you'll have your Dropbox files within reach from your local computer drive in case you want to open, move, share, delete, or make any other file manipulations. Once you set up your Dropbox account with CloudMounter, you'll be able to link multiple Dropbox accounts and you won't need to have dropbox.app installed on your computer.

Here's how to add Dropbox to Finder:

1. Open the CloudMounter app by clicking on New Drive
2. Click on the Dropbox link in the pop up window
3. Enter your Dropbox account log in details
4. Click Mount
5. You'll see your Dropbox file appear in the Finder
6. Click on the Dropbox folder to see all the files in your Dropbox account
7. To share a file or directory from your Dropbox, click on Copy Dropbox Link

In addition to the basics of using Dropbox on your Mac, there are many features that make the most of the service to keep your files safe.

1. Create an Amazon account if you don't have one and sign in. 
2. For an easy access from desktop, download an Amazon Cloud Drive app. 
3. Access cloud drive website from the menu bar icon (will be added once the installation is complete). 

To save files in Amazon Cloud Drive, drag and drop or add via the upload button. Unlike Google Drive and Dropbox, the drive window is not available from desktop, so you'll have to access the website. Another problem with Amazon Cloud Drive is that it doesn't offer any free storage. On the other hand, it's a great deal if you need unlimited storage—with Amazon, it will cost you $11.99 for photos and $59.99 for everything annually.

You can use your Amazon Cloud Drive to manage and access files within your computer's Finder. To do that launch CloudMounter app. Once connected, you'll be able to easily share a file in your Amazon Cloud Drive by copying the HTTP or Torrent link directly from the Finder. It's also possible to make any Amazon Cloud bucket private or public from the Finder menu.  

1. In a new connection box, click on Amazon S3
2. Enter a connection name of your choosing
3. Enter the Access Key and Secret Key
4. Add your Server endpoint
5. Add a bucket name or use / to indicate a root directory
6. Click Mount

1. Open the Finder on your Mac
2. Locate your iCloud Drive icon on the sidebar

1. Open the CloudMounter app by clicking on New Drive
2. Click on the OneDrive link in the pop up window 
3. Enter your Microsoft account log in details
4. Click Mount
5. You'll see your OneDrive file appear in the Finder

1. Open the CloudMounter app and select the connection method (FTP, FTP with TLS/SSL, FTP with Implicit SCL, or SFTP)
2. Type the connection name as well as specify server's address and port (19 for FTP or FTP with TLS/SSL, 990 for FTP with Implicit SCL, and 22 for SFTP)
3. Enter your login details or choose Anonymous login if you don't have an account
4. Choose the connection mode and remote path
5. Click Mount