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Connect Your Cloud Storage

Stream videos from Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, and WebDAV servers. Step-by-step guides to get started in minutes.

Google Drive

Access your Google Drive video library.

Setup Steps

1
Open Settings > Cloud Storage > Add Account > Google Drive
2
Sign in with your Google account
3
Grant Cloudist Watch access to your Drive files
4
Name your account and start scanning for videos

Supported Features

Automatic video file scanning
Direct streaming without downloading
Native API thumbnails
Offline video downloads

OneDrive

Stream videos from your OneDrive storage.

Setup Steps

1
Open Settings > Cloud Storage > Add Account > OneDrive
2
Sign in with your Microsoft account
3
Grant access to your OneDrive files
4
Name your account and start scanning for videos

Supported Features

Video metadata extraction
Multi-size thumbnail support
Direct streaming

Dropbox

Watch videos from your Dropbox storage.

Setup Steps

1
Open Settings > Cloud Storage > Add Account > Dropbox
2
Sign in with your Dropbox account
3
Grant Cloudist Watch access to your files
4
Name your account and start scanning for videos

Supported Features

Batch thumbnail fetching (25 per request)
Direct streaming
Offline video downloads

Box

Connect your Box account to stream videos. Box offers secure cloud storage with enterprise-grade security.

Setup Steps

1
Open Accounts > Add Account > Box
2
Sign in with your Box account
3
Grant Cloudist Watch access to your files
4
Name your account and start scanning for videos

Supported Features

Enterprise-grade security
Direct video streaming
Offline video downloads

Yandex Disk

Connect your Yandex Disk account to stream videos. Yandex Disk uses OAuth2 authentication with long-lived tokens and supports native media type filtering for fast video scanning.

Setup Steps

1
Open Settings > Cloud Storage > Add Account > Yandex Disk
2
Sign in with your Yandex account
3
Grant Cloudist Watch access to your Yandex Disk files
4
Name your account and start scanning for videos

Supported Features

Long-lived OAuth2 tokens (~1 year) — rarely need to re-authenticate
Fast scanning with server-side media type filtering
Popular in Russia, Turkey & CIS countries

WebDAV / Nextcloud

Connect to self-hosted servers and NAS devices.

Nextcloud Setup

1
Enter your Nextcloud server URL
2
Server is auto-detected as Nextcloud
3
Login Flow v2 opens in your browser
4
Log in and approve the app — an app password is generated automatically
5
Video scanning starts immediately

Generic WebDAV Setup

1
Enter your WebDAV server URL
2
Enter your username and password
3
Connection test via PROPFIND request
4
Video scanning starts on success

Compatible Servers

Nextcloud
ownCloud
Synology NAS
QNAP NAS
Any WebDAV

Nextcloud Special Features

Automatic server type detection
Secure app password authentication
Server-side thumbnail generation
Password revocation on account removal

Tips

  • Ideal for users who prefer self-hosted solutions over commercial cloud providers
  • Compatible with any WebDAV-enabled NAS (Synology, QNAP, and more)
  • No cloud vendor lock-in — your files stay on your server

S3 Storage

Connect to any S3-compatible storage service including Backblaze B2, AWS S3, Cloudflare R2, Google Cloud Storage, Wasabi, MinIO, and more. Stream videos with pre-signed URLs.

Setup Steps

1
Open Settings > Cloud Storage > Add Account > S3 Storage
2
Choose a provider preset (B2, AWS, R2, Wasabi, MinIO, or custom)
3
Enter your Access Key and Secret Key
4
Enter your bucket name, test connection, and start scanning

Compatible Services

Backblaze B2
AWS S3
Cloudflare R2
Google Cloud Storage
Wasabi
MinIO
Any S3

Supported Features

Pre-signed URL streaming for secure playback
Provider presets for quick setup
Access key + secret key authentication (no OAuth required)
Offline video downloads

Local Storage

Play video files stored on your device.

Your Privacy, Our Priority

Cloudist uses OAuth 2.0 with PKCE for secure authentication. Your tokens are stored only on your device — never sent to our servers. Your files remain in your cloud storage. You can delete your account and all data at any time.

OAuth tokens stored only on your device
Files stay in your cloud — never copied to our servers
No tracking, no analytics, no data collection

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Cloudist Watch.

Yes! All core features are completely free. There's an optional subscription to remove ads and unlock unlimited cloud accounts.
Cloudist Watch supports 10 formats: MP4, MKV, WebM, AVI, MOV, M4V, FLV, WMV, TS, and 3GP.
WebDAV is a protocol for accessing file servers. It works with Nextcloud, ownCloud, NAS devices like Synology and QNAP, and any self-hosted solution.
Enter your server URL and it's auto-detected as Nextcloud. Login Flow v2 opens in your browser for secure authentication, and an app password is generated automatically.
Yes! Download videos to your device for offline viewing. The app automatically switches to offline mode when you lose connectivity.
Absolutely. OAuth tokens are stored only on your device. Your video files remain in your cloud storage or on your server. Nothing is uploaded to our servers.
Yes! Any WebDAV-compatible NAS works, including Synology and QNAP devices. Just enter your server URL, username, and password.
Yes! The free version supports a limited number of accounts. Subscribe to unlock unlimited cloud accounts.

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