Cloud storage is the technology that enables storing data on remote servers, making it available for you to access anytime and anywhere in the world. This article lists the top three free cloud storage providers that you can use to back up files from your computer and/or mobile devices.
MEGA
MEGA offers up to 20 GB of free cloud storage. It provides secure end-to-end encryption to help prevent data breaches. You can get the entire 20 GB for free, provided you complete certain tasks. One noteworthy feature of MEGA is its ability to distribute links in such a way that the recipient requires a second part of the URL, similar to a password, to decode the data. With MEGA, you can view and update your files via the browser, the desktop sync client, or even a mobile app.
Dropbox
Dropbox customers start with 2 GB of free space and can earn up to 18 GB. All of your Dropbox files may be viewed and uploaded from a desktop or mobile app, and you can share entire folders with anyone, even if they don’t have a Dropbox account. If you have Microsoft Office files in your Dropbox account, you can even edit them for free from within your browser using Microsoft Office Online. Conversions are another unique feature—for example, right-clicking a PowerPoint presentation allows you to save all the slides as independent picture files. You can install Dropbox on your Android phone, iPhone, Kindle Fire, or computer.
Google Drive
Google Drive is Google’s cloud storage service. Each new user receives 15 GB of free storage space. In reality, the total storage is shared with other Google services. If you don’t happen to use these services, you’ll have practically all of the available storage space for Google Drive alone. Remember that your Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Photos, Drawings, Forms, emails, and Jamboard files all compete for the 15 GB of free space. Desktop users can use a sync client that allows them to upload folders and files. The e is also a mobile app that allows you to upload photographs and videos to your account. Folders and files can be shared with individual Google users via email or with everyone who has access to a public link. You’re also given the option to make files on the Drive view-only, which prevents unauthorized people from downloading them.
