Connecting your external SSD

Use the USB-C cable that came with your Crucial external SSD to connect it to the USB port on your device. If you have a USB-A port instead, use a USB-A adapter (sold separately) to complete the connection.

Once plugged in, your PC or Mac will recognize the Crucial external SSD as a storage device.

Windows
If you are running Windows 10, 8.1, or 7, open My Computer. Your Crucial portable SSD will appear by name as a save destination.

MacOS
If you are running MacOS, use the Finder function to access the SSD, which will appear by name, such as “Crucial X10 Pro,” etc. Your Crucial portable SSD will now be available to assign as a destination to drag and drop files or to assign as a save destination.

Partitioning your SSD will let you create sections within the drive as separate save destinations. For example, you can partition your drive to create a backup drive and a separate read/write drive. For more details, go to How to Partition an External SSD.

We hope this guide has helped you easily install your Crucial external SSD. If you’re still running into problems or have questions, check out the SSD resource hub to learn more about Crucial storage options. And, as always, you can contact us through our chat bot, Chip, or talk to a customer service representative over the phone.