57. What is pCloud Lifetime?
Lifetime is an official pCloud plan, where we provide you with a lifetime use of your Premium storage at pCloud, at a single, one-time payment.
How long does “Lifetime” refer to?
We have defined a Lifetime account as 99 years or the lifetime of the account holder, whichever is shorter. Please refer to pCloud's Terms and Conditions for more information.
Does pCloud have a minimum period under which Lifetime usage will be guaranteed?
In essence, by paying a couple of years in advance, you're getting storage for a lifetime.
If you’re in doubts about the Lifetime plan as a solution to your storage needs, we recommend our monthly and annual subscription plans.
Can I upgrade my 500GB Lifetime account to the 2TB Lifetime plan?
Yes, that’s possible. Keep in mind, though, that you won't be able to deduct the amount you paid for your 500 GB Lifetime plan, from the price of the plan to which you want to upgrade. This is due to the fact that all possible discounts have been included in the price of the Lifetime plan.
If you decide to upgrade your Lifetime account, the amount of Lifetime storage you initially had will add up to your new plan. For example, if you are a 500 GB Lifetime member and you’re upgrading to 2 TB Lifetime, after your upgrade you will have 2.5 TB of storage.
I have an annual/monthly subscription at pCloud. Can I upgrade to a Lifetime plan?
Yes, you can upgrade at any time you wish. Keep in mind, however, that it is NOT possible to deduct your subscription payment from the price of the Lifetime membership.
Does the Lifetime Premium and Premium Plus plan include Lifetime pCloud Encryption?
The Lifetime Premium and Premium Plus plans don't include pCloud Encryption. You can always add a Lifetime Crypto membership to your Lifetime plan by purchasing it separately.
How long will my Lifetime account stay active if I am not performing any operations?
There is no inactivity clause for Lifetime users. Even if you are inactive, your Lifetime account and the content there will stay.
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FAQs
Lifetime plans mean a user pays a one-time fee to use the service for life. If you expect to need cloud storage for many years or decades, you can save money with a long-term plan.
What does pCloud lifetime mean? ›
Lifetime is an official pCloud plan, where we provide you with a lifetime use of your Premium storage at pCloud, at a single, one-time payment. How long does “Lifetime” refer to? We have defined a Lifetime account as 99 years or the lifetime of the account holder, whichever is shorter.
Is pCloud free for lifetime? ›
Basic pCloud accounts (Free Forever) come with up to 10 GB of free space. If you ever run out of space, you can upgrade your account with a monthly or yearly subscription to a pCloud Premium (500 GB) or pCloud Premium Plus (2 TB) plan. * The rates above are in USD.
Is pCloud lifetime safe? ›
Why Lifetime plan? You do not need to worry about your files ever again-they will be kept safe and secure with us. For a lifetime! No monthly or yearly payments, no further costs, just one payment to get your lifetime cloud storage.
How can I increase my pCloud storage for free? ›
How can I get more FREE space? When you sign up for pCloud, you can get up to 10 GB cloud storage for free. Not all of this space is unlocked. You can unlock space by following the beginner's tutorial or by joining our Invite friends program.
What happens if pCloud shuts down? ›
If pCloud ceases operation, your account will be terminated and pCloud will no longer provide the Site or Services.
Does pCloud delete inactive accounts? ›
If you have a free pCloud account, after 12 months of inactivity, it will be permanently deleted, along with the files inside.
Which is better, pCloud or Google Drive? ›
Google Drive works perfectly on all major platforms like Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. Compared to iCloud which has no Android app, Google Drive seems more reasonable. However, pCloud slowly takes the lead over both. For one, pCloud supports all platforms including Linux, which Google Drive doesn't.
How do I get rid of pCloud? ›
Method 2: Uninstall pCloud Drive via Apps and Features/Programs and Features. Look for pCloud Drive in the list and click on it. The next step is to click on uninstall, so you can initiate the uninstallation.
Is pCloud better than iCloud? ›
iCloud vs pCloud: Security and Privacy
However, it's important to note that iCloud backups are encrypted but can be accessed by Apple if required. On the other hand, pCloud offers client-side encryption, where the encryption keys are only known to the user, providing an additional layer of security.
Difficulty with syncing newly uploaded files: Some users have experienced issues with newly uploaded files not being automatically synced, which can lead to confusion and potential data loss. Lack of responsive customer support: Support from pCloud has been considered lacking by some users.
Does pCloud look at your files? ›
pCloud makes the best of both worlds.
Even we, as a service provider, do not have access to your encrypted files.
Who is behind pCloud? ›
pCloud helps you store, share and access all your files using one simple and highly secure platform, anytime and anywhere you go. Tunio Zafer, the CEO of pCloud, shared some information about company's beginnings, services they offer, and what are the most intriguing trends and technologies at modern times.
What's better than pCloud? ›
Icedrive puts user privacy first and is one of the most secure cloud storage services. OneDrive and Dropbox offer feature-rich cloud storage options and position themselves as good pCloud alternatives. Both have strong native apps and plenty of third-party integrations.
How long will pCloud last? ›
pCloud combines the act of buying a physical device with the security of online storage. You buy it once, you keep it for a lifetime.
What are the restrictions on pCloud? ›
Basic accounts can share folders with up to 25,000 subfolders or 150,000 files. Premium/Business accounts can share folders with up to 50,000 subfolders or 300,000 files.
How does lifetime cloud storage work? ›
What is a lifetime cloud storage? As the name implies, it is a pay-once-use-forever, fire-and-forget offer with no recurring charges.
What is the extended file history lifetime in pCloud? ›
Extended File History (EFH) is available as a paid add-on to your pCloud account. By default, you can recover files in pCloud from up to 30 days (Premium/Lifetime plan), or 15 days (Free plan) in the past. Extended File History prolongs the period up to which you can record file versions with up to one year.
Is pCloud transfer safe? ›
pCloud is the secure place in the cloud to store, sync and share files. The files you store in pCloud are secured with 256-bit AES encryption during and after transfer. To further guarantee your files' safety, pCloud uses TLS/SSL protocol, applied when information is transferred from your device to the pCloud servers.
