Is pCloud down? User reports show problems with pCloud

Is pCloud Down Right Now?

pCloud is a cloud storage service used for file syncing, backups and sharing large files. When it goes down, synced folders stop updating, shared links break and uploads freeze mid-way. For people who rely on it for work files, an outage can feel like losing your hard drive.

The live chart at the top of this page shows real-time pCloud user reports. A sudden spike means their servers are having trouble. If the chart is flat but your files will not sync, check your own app, connection and account status first.

Is pCloud Down for Me or Everyone?

Open the pCloud web app in your browser. If the website loads but your desktop app will not sync, the problem is local. If the website itself fails to load for everyone, check the report chart here. Matching reports from other users confirm a wider outage. Readers who hit this wall often ask around and end up checking Penpot status too.

Why Is pCloud Sync Not Working?

Sync failures are the top pCloud complaint. Files sit in the sync folder with a spinning icon and never finish. This often happens after an app update, when the local database gets out of step with the server. Pausing and resuming sync, or restarting the app, usually gets it moving again.

A full local cache can also stall everything. When your drive runs low on space, the app cannot download changes and sync quietly dies. Free up disk space and watch the queue clear. Conflicting file locks from another device editing the same file cause the same symptom.

Network-level blocks are the third cause. Some office and hotel networks throttle or block the ports pCloud uses. If sync works on mobile data but not on office wifi, the network is the problem, not the service.

Why Is pCloud WebDAV Failing?

WebDAV connections to pCloud break more often than the main apps. Wrong server addresses, expired app passwords and two-factor clashes are the usual causes. If you use 2FA, you must generate a dedicated app password for WebDAV, since your normal password will be rejected.

Server-side hiccups also knock WebDAV offline while the website keeps working. If your mapped drive suddenly disconnects and nothing changed on your end, check the status chart here before rebuilding the connection.

Why Are My pCloud Uploads So Slow?

Upload speed on pCloud depends on your plan, your region and server load. Free accounts get lower priority during busy hours, so large uploads crawl in the evening. Splitting big uploads into smaller batches, or scheduling them overnight, usually helps.

Your own connection matters too. Wifi interference, an overloaded router or an ISP throttling cloud traffic can all look like a pCloud problem. Test with a wired connection or mobile data to find out which side is slow.

Why Can’t I Access My pCloud Account?

Login failures usually trace back to password changes, expired sessions or 2FA trouble. If the login page rejects you, reset the password from a clean browser window. Accounts locked for payment failures on paid plans need the billing issue fixed before access returns.

Common pCloud Problems and Fixes

1. Sync stuck with spinning icons

Pause and resume sync, then restart the app. If it persists, free up disk space and check for files locked by another device.

2. WebDAV connection rejected

Generate a fresh app password if you use 2FA, double-check the server address, and re-enter credentials in your WebDAV client.

3. Uploads crawling or freezing

Split large uploads into smaller batches, avoid peak evening hours on free plans, and test a wired connection to rule out wifi trouble.

4. Shared links not opening

Confirm the link has not expired or hit its download limit. If the link page itself will not load, check the status chart for an outage.

5. Can’t log in to the web app

Reset your password from a private window. On paid plans, check whether a failed payment locked the account.

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