Mountain Duck

Mountain Duck is a software application developed by iterate GmbH that enables users to mount server and cloud storage as a disk in Finder on macOS and the File Explorer on Windows. According to the vendor, this functionality allows users to access and work on remote files using any application as if they were on a local volume. The product is suitable for businesses of all sizes and is utilized by professionals in various industries, including web development, graphic design, IT, content creation, and cloud storage provision.

Key Features

Mount Server and Cloud Storage: Mountain Duck facilitates easy mounting of server and cloud storage as a disk in Finder on macOS and the File Explorer on Windows, providing seamless access to remote files.

No Admin Privileges or Installation Required: Mountain Duck eliminates the need for admin privileges or installation on Mac OS X, ensuring user-friendliness without system-level changes.

Smart Synchronization: Users can view all files on their remote storage, regardless of whether they are synced to their computer. Files are automatically synchronized to the local disk upon opening, enabling offline usage.

Work Offline: Users can selectively keep specific files and folders offline on their computer, while other files are downloaded and cached on demand, optimizing local disk space.

Background Uploads: Changes made to files are uploaded in the background as soon as a connection is available. Users can monitor the upload progress through status icons.

Fully Integrated Interface: Mountain Duck integrates seamlessly into the status bar on macOS or the system tray on Windows, providing users with access to sync progress, file history, and connection management. Sync options can be easily accessed through the context menu in Finder and File Explorer.

Notifications: Mountain Duck provides notification badges to alert users when a file is added or updated on the server.

Share Files: Users can conveniently share files directly from Finder on macOS and Windows Explorer. They can create links with optional expiration dates for efficient and secure file sharing. This feature supports various cloud storage providers.

History: Mountain Duck offers a comprehensive view of transfers in progress and a history of recently edited files on both the user's computer and the server.

File Locking: Users can lock files to prevent conflicting edits by others when opening documents in Microsoft Office. File locking is supported on WebDAV servers or through the use of lock owner files.