My Cloud reset admin device
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How to reset a My Cloud device (Western Digital, Cloud Device)
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here are two options to Reset a My Cloud device, both use the Reset button located on the back of the device
(see illustration for exact location). Please see details and instructions below.

My Cloud Reset Button Location



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Option A: 4 Second Reset (Reset with Power On)
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+ DHCP 4

The 4 Second Reset will reset the following:
Admin Password (No password by default)Network Mode (Default = DHCP)

The 4 Second Reset will only reset the Admin Password. It will not reset the Admin User Name.
In order to reset the Admin User Name perform Option B - the 40 Second Reset outlined below.

To execute the 4 Second Reset:

With the power on, using a paperclip or narrow tipped pen, press and hold the reset button for at least 4 seconds.
The reset process will cause the device to reboot and may take up to 5 minutes to complete.
Please wait until the Power LED is solid blue, indicating the device is ready to use.

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Option B: 40 Second Reset (Reset with Power Off)
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- 40

The 40 Second Reset, also known as System Only Restore, will reset the following:

Admin User Name (default = admin)
Admin Password (No password by default)
Device Name (default = WDMyCloud)
Remove all Users except Admin
All Share permissions (default = Public)
Automatic Firmware Update (default = off)
Network Mode (default = DHCP)
Remove all Alerts
mycloud.com account association (default = not configured)
Mobile app account association (default = not configured)
WD Sync association (default = not configured)
Backup jobs (default = not configured)
Safepoint jobs (default = not configured)

To execute the 40 Second Reset:

Power down the device and remove the power cord from the device
Using a paperclip or narrow tipped pen, press and hold the reset button

While continuing to hold the reset button, reconnect the power cord to the device
and continue to hold the reset buttonfor at least 40 seconds

After releasing the reset button the device will reboot
This process may take upwards of 15 minutes. Please wait
until the Power LED is solid blue, indicating the device is ready to use.






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