Format and delete WD My Cloud - Here's how

If you want to format and delete a WD My Cloud, you can do it with just a few clicks. We show you step by step how to proceed.

Instructions: Format WD My Cloud

1. First, open the WD My Cloud web interface. The URL usually corresponds to the product name such as "// wdmycloud /" or "// wdmycloudmirror /".
2. Select the "Settings" in the top right and switch to the "Utilities" category in the menu on the left.
3. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and you will find the "Format disk" option.
4. Click on the small arrow next to "All data carriers" to select only the required hard drives if required.
5. Click on the "Format data medium" button and confirm the process.
6. The WD My Cloud is now formatted. The process can take a few minutes to hours, depending on the size of the hard drives.

In the next practical tip, we will show you how to encrypt the WD My Cloud.