Documentation

Setup Guides

Step-by-step instructions for connecting your cloud storage across every platform.

Windows Desktop Setup

Easy5 min

Install and configure the Clear Stream Cloud desktop client on Windows 10 or 11.

  1. 1Visit your customer portal and go to Downloads
  2. 2Download the Windows installer (.exe)
  3. 3Run the installer and follow the prompts
  4. 4Sign in with your portal email and password
  5. 5Choose which folders to sync and backup
  6. 6The client runs in the background automatically

macOS Desktop Setup

Easy5 min

Set up the cloud storage client on your Mac for automatic backup and file sync.

  1. 1Download the .dmg installer from your portal
  2. 2Open the installer and drag to Applications
  3. 3Launch Clear Stream Cloud from your Applications folder
  4. 4Sign in with your account credentials
  5. 5Grant permissions for folder access
  6. 6Configure backup schedule and sync preferences

Linux CLI Setup

Moderate10 min

Install and use the command-line client on Ubuntu, Debian, or other Linux distributions.

  1. 1Run: sudo apt install clearstream-cli (or download .deb)
  2. 2Authenticate: clearstream login --email you@example.com
  3. 3Generate a config: clearstream init
  4. 4Mount your storage: clearstream mount ~/cloud
  5. 5Upload files: clearstream upload /local/path
  6. 6Schedule sync via cron for automated backups

iPhone / iPad Setup

Easy3 min

Access and manage your cloud storage from any iOS device.

  1. 1Open the Apple App Store on your device
  2. 2Search for "Clear Stream Cloud"
  3. 3Download and install the app
  4. 4Tap Sign In and enter your portal credentials
  5. 5Enable photo auto-backup if desired
  6. 6Browse and upload files from the app

Android Setup

Easy3 min

Manage files and enable automatic backup on your Android phone or tablet.

  1. 1Open Google Play Store
  2. 2Search for and install Clear Stream Cloud
  3. 3Open the app and tap Sign In
  4. 4Enter your account credentials
  5. 5Enable auto-backup for photos and documents
  6. 6Browse your cloud files from the app

Web Browser Access

Easy1 min

Access and manage all your files from any web browser — no install needed.

  1. 1Go to portal.clearstreamtv.com
  2. 2Sign in with your email and password
  3. 3Click "File Manager" in the dashboard
  4. 4Upload files by dragging and dropping
  5. 5Browse folders and download files anytime
  6. 6Works in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge

REST API Integration

Advanced15 min

Integrate Clear Stream Cloud storage into your own applications via API.

  1. 1Log in to your portal and go to API Settings
  2. 2Generate a new API key and copy it
  3. 3Use Bearer token authentication in your requests
  4. 4POST to /api/upload to upload files
  5. 5GET from /api/files to list your storage
  6. 6See full API reference in the Knowledge Base

WebDAV Mount

Moderate8 min

Mount your cloud storage as a local network drive on any operating system.

  1. 1Find your WebDAV URL in portal settings
  2. 2On Windows: Map Network Drive and paste the URL
  3. 3On Mac: Finder > Go > Connect to Server
  4. 4Enter your portal credentials when prompted
  5. 5Your cloud storage appears as a local folder
  6. 6Drag and drop files as if they were local

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