How to start and close the CloudLink application

Last published : Apr 17, 2026
CloudLink must run with elevated privileges if User Account Control (UAC) is enabled. The following start procedure explains how you can run CloudLink as an administrator, if required.
To start the CloudLink application
  • Do one of the following:
    • Launch CloudLink from the CloudLink desktop shortcut.
      Note: If Windows User Account Control (UAC) is turned on, you must run CloudLink as an administrator. Hold down Shift while you right-click the desktop shortcut, and then selectRun as administrator.
    • Or go to Start>Programs>ArchiveTools CloudLink. TheArchiveTools CloudLink option launches CloudLink.
      Note: If Windows User Account Control (UAC) is turned on, you must run CloudLink as an administrator. Hold down Shift while you right-click theArchiveTools CloudLinkoption, and then selectRun as administratorfrom the shortcut menu.
To close the CloudLink application
  • Close the CloudLink window.