Automatic backup files and distant bakcup

Yes. First read the My Cloud User Manual (http://www.wdc.com/wdproducts/library/?id=439&type=25) which explains how to configure and use the My Cloud.

Second, if you want Dropbox like capability, go with Dropbox. Far to many are expecting NAS drives like the My Cloud to behave exactly like Dropbox. NAS drives generally serve a slightly different function than Dropbox.

Third, WD Sync or third party software like Free File Sync (http://www.freefilesync.org/) will give one the capability to sync files from the computer to the My Cloud.

Fourth, the WD My Cloud mobile apps will backup photos and video to the My Cloud both through the local network or remotely.

Fifth, one can use Smartware included with the My Cloud, or third party backup software and backup their computer to the My Cloud.

Sixth, read the My Cloud User Manual or see the following WD Support document that explains how to map a My Cloud Share to the computer for easy access with Windows File Explorer or Macintosh Finder.

http://support.wdc.com/KnowledgeBase/answer.aspx?ID=2676

Seventh, WD removed the remote mapping capability last year when they released the OS3 firmware for the My Cloud. Feel free to join the others in complaining about it in the following Cloud Ideas thread.

https://community.wd.com/t/re-enable-remote-drive-mapping-through-mycloud-com/134944

Lastly, see the following WS Support link to download the various WD programs and apps.
http://supportdownloads.wdc.com/downloads.aspx?lang=en