CloudMounter
CloudMounter is a macOS utility that mounts cloud storage and remote servers as local drives in Finder for direct file access without full syncing.
What is CloudMounter?
CloudMounter is a macOS utility from Eltima that lets you connect cloud storage accounts and remote servers and use them like local drives in Finder. It is designed for people who want to browse, open, upload, download, and organize remote files without keeping full copies of everything on the Mac. Common uses include working with cloud storage, connecting to WebDAV, FTP, SFTP, and similar services, and managing files across multiple accounts from one desktop app. The app is especially useful when you want quick access to online storage while saving local disk space. It also includes options for encrypting files stored in supported cloud services, which can help protect sensitive data when you keep files online.
Key features
- Mount cloud storage accounts as local drives in Finder
- Connect to remote servers such as FTP, SFTP, FTPS, and WebDAV
- Access online files without fully syncing them to local storage
- Manage multiple cloud and server connections from one app
- Upload, download, copy, and organize remote files from the desktop
- Encrypt files in supported cloud storage services
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
CloudMounter is legitimate file-management software for accessing cloud storage and remote servers. It may need access to files you choose to open, move, or encrypt, and that access is normal for its purpose. Because it can connect to online accounts and remote locations, the main practical precaution is to use only accounts and servers you trust and to understand whether a file is stored locally or remotely before making changes. Removing the app will stop those mounted connections from working in Finder.
Recommendation: Keep CloudMounter if you actively use it to work with cloud storage or remote servers from Finder. If you no longer use those connections, you can remove the app to free space, but any convenience features it provides for mounted drives and encrypted cloud access will stop working.
Common paths
/Applications/CloudMounter.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/com.eltima.cloudmounter
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/com.eltima.cloudmounter~/Library/Application Support/FileProvider/com.eltima.cloudmounter.mountprovider
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.eltima.cloudmounter.plist~/Library/Preferences/com.eltima.activator.xml
Container paths
~/Library/Containers/com.eltima.cloudmounter.mas
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