ReadyCLOUD
ReadyCLOUD is a NETGEAR remote access app for browsing, syncing, and managing files stored on supported ReadyNAS and router storage devices.
What is ReadyCLOUD?
ReadyCLOUD is a remote file access and synchronization app for supported NETGEAR ReadyNAS systems and certain NETGEAR routers with attached USB storage. It helps users browse shared folders, open files from their devices, and sync selected folders between a Mac and compatible network storage. The app was designed for people who wanted cloud-style access to files kept on their own NETGEAR hardware rather than in a third-party storage service. On Mac, it was part of the ReadyCLOUD desktop experience alongside the ReadyCLOUD web service and mobile apps. Common use cases included reaching home or office files while away, sharing access to storage, and keeping folders mirrored between a computer and a ReadyNAS. ReadyCLOUD was a storage-access utility rather than a general cloud drive, and its usefulness depended on compatible NETGEAR hardware and the associated online service.
Key features
- Browse remote shares on supported ReadyNAS and NETGEAR storage devices
- Sync selected folders between a Mac and compatible network storage
- Open and manage files stored on connected NAS or router storage
- Access shared folders over the internet through the ReadyCLOUD service
- Work with storage linked to a ReadyNAS system or supported NETGEAR router
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
ReadyCLOUD is legitimate NETGEAR software, but the ReadyCLOUD service itself was discontinued in 2023. If the app is still installed, it may no longer provide its original remote access and sync features. It can interact with files on attached NETGEAR storage, so keep it only if you still use compatible hardware or local workflows that depend on it. If you no longer use NETGEAR storage, removing the app is usually low risk.
Recommendation: Keep ReadyCLOUD only if you still rely on legacy NETGEAR ReadyNAS or router storage workflows on this Mac. Otherwise, you can uninstall it and use current local network file sharing or a supported cloud storage service instead.
Common paths
/Applications/ReadyCLOUD.app
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