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Icloud storage of files

Apple Icloud files that are stored on the cloud are also on my computer when I am not connected to the internet. This is good but where is that selected?


If I wanted them only on the cloud storage can I do that simultaneously?


Thanks

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Aug 19, 2023 8:51 AM

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Posted on Aug 19, 2023 10:10 AM

 open system preferences > iCloud and uncheck the box of iCloud Drive a pop up window appears , showing to keep a copy of documents , and remove from the Mac .

( a ) if you had clicked on keep a copy , they will be archived in home folder that can be viewed by clicking on finder in the dock , take cursor on top menu bar > Go > Home > your user name > iCloud Drive ( Archive ) .


Again check the box of iCloud Drive , the files will be stored in iCloud .

When Mac is not connected to internet , the files are still saved in home folder > your user name > iCloud Drive ( Archive ) .

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Aug 19, 2023 10:10 AM in response to floridabeemer

 open system preferences > iCloud and uncheck the box of iCloud Drive a pop up window appears , showing to keep a copy of documents , and remove from the Mac .

( a ) if you had clicked on keep a copy , they will be archived in home folder that can be viewed by clicking on finder in the dock , take cursor on top menu bar > Go > Home > your user name > iCloud Drive ( Archive ) .


Again check the box of iCloud Drive , the files will be stored in iCloud .

When Mac is not connected to internet , the files are still saved in home folder > your user name > iCloud Drive ( Archive ) .

Icloud storage of files

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