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WD 6TB My Book Desktop HDD USB 3.0 with software for device management, backup and password protection works with PC and Mac

WD 6TB My Book Desktop HDD USB 3.0 with software for device management, backup and password protection works with PC and Mac by Amazon.co.uk

Price last update: 12/06/2025

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• The My Book drive is trusted desktop storage designed to complement your personal style with a massive amount of space to store your photos, videos, music, and documents. Equipped with password protection and perfectly paired with backup software, My Book desktop storage helps keep your files safe.
• Easy to Use. Ready to use with Mac and Windows computers right out of the box, so you can start transferring files, saving your memories, and backing up right away. It also comes with all the software you need to help protect your data.
• Complete Backup. My Book desktop storage comes equipped with backup software to help make sure your photos, videos, music, and documents don\u2019t get lost. You can set it to run automatically to your schedule. Just pick the time and frequency to back up important files from your system. With the power of the included backup software, you\u2019ve got complete backup routine options to help recover data in the event of a computer virus or computer failure, or if you accidentally press \u201cdelete\u201d.
• Password Protection with Hardware Encryption. The My Book drive\u2019s built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection helps keep your content private and safe. Just activate password protection and set your own personalized password using the included software. For quick, convenient access you can set to automatically unlock the drive on your computer, saving you the hassle of keying in your password every time.
• Massive capacity, Available in capacities up to 18TB, there's plenty of room to save the massive amounts of photos, videos, and music you love, plus your important documents.
• SuperSpeed USB 3.0, (5 Gbps); USB 2.0 compatible

Description

Complete Backup
My Book desktop storage comes equipped with backup software(1) to help make sure your photos, videos, music and documents don’t get lost. You can set it to run automatically to your schedule. Just pick the time and frequency to back up important files from your system.
(1) Download and installation required. Terms and conditions apply. User account registration may be required.
Massive Capacity
With up to 18TB(2) of capacity, there's plenty of room to save the massive amounts of photos, videos, and music you love, plus your important documents.
256 Hardware Encryption
My Book drive's built-in 256-bit AES hardware encryption with password protection keeps your content private and safe.
Easy to Use
Start transferring files, saving memories and backing up. Downloadable software (TsCs apply) included to help protect your data.
Compact Design
The My Book drive exudes a confidence reflective of its reliability. You can trust your My Book drive to be the home of your digital life.
WD Quality
Designed to meet WD's demanding requirements for durability and long-terms reliability, we stand by the trusted My Book desktop storage.
My Book
Comparison Metric
Up to 18TB
Capacity(2)
Up to 28TB
No
Remote Access
No
1 x USB 3.0
USB Ports
2 x USB 3.1
5.5 x 1.9 x 6.7 in
Size
6.3 x 3.9 x 7.0 in
Included
Backup Software
Included
256-bit AES
Hardware Encryption
256-bit AES
Up to 18TB
Capacity(2)
Up to 8TB
No
Remote Access
Yes
1 x USB 3.0
USB Ports
1 x USB 3.0
5.5 x 1.9 x 6.7 in
Size
5.5 x 2.1 x 6.9 in
Included
Backup Software
Included
256-bit AES
Hardware Encryption
No
My Book Duo
My Cloud Home
(1)Download and installation required. Terms and conditions apply. User account registration may be required.
(2)1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.
Product specifications subject to change without notice. Pictures shown may vary from actual products. Western Digital, the Western Digital Logo, WD, the WD logo, My Book, and My Cloud are registered marks or marks of Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
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