kDrive
kDrive is Infomaniak’s cloud storage and file sync app for accessing, syncing, and sharing documents across Mac and other devices.
What is kDrive?
kDrive is a cloud storage and file synchronization app that helps you keep documents, photos, and other files available across your devices. On Mac, the desktop app lets you access kDrive files locally in Finder while keeping them synced with your online storage. It is aimed at individuals, families, and teams that want shared access to files, collaborative workflows, and offline availability for selected content. Common uses include syncing work folders between computers, opening cloud files from the desktop, and sharing documents with other people through the kDrive service. The service is part of Infomaniak’s online productivity offering, and the desktop app works alongside the web version so you can manage files both locally and in the browser.
Key features
- Sync files between your Mac and your online kDrive storage
- Access cloud files locally in Finder for everyday desktop work
- Choose which folders to synchronize to manage local storage use
- Open the web version of your drive from the desktop app
- Share and organize documents for personal or team workflows
- Keep selected files available offline on your computer
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
kDrive is legitimate cloud storage software. It normally needs ongoing file access to sync your selected folders and may run in the background so your files stay up to date. That behavior is expected for a sync app, but you should use it only with accounts and shared folders you trust, and review what is being synchronized if you work with sensitive documents or limited disk space.
Recommendation: Keep kDrive if you use Infomaniak cloud storage or shared folders, since removing it stops desktop syncing and local access to synced content. If you no longer use the service, you can remove the app after making sure any files you still need are stored locally or available through the web version.
Common paths
/Applications/kDrive.app~/kDrive
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/com.infomaniak.drive.desktopclient
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/com.infomaniak.drive.desktopclient
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.infomaniak.drive.desktopclient.plist
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