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Access to iCloud with local storage.

I have just bought a Macbook Air. I want to have access to icloud files without having them stored on the Macbook. How can I do this?Thanks.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.2

Posted on Feb 15, 2022 7:07 AM

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Posted on Feb 15, 2022 7:34 AM

If iCloud is set up in new MacBook , Set up iCloud on your Mac - Apple Support

And same Apple ID and password on the same network is signed in with new Mac and Mac mini the files can be shared see the article Use iCloud File Sharing to share documents with other iCloud users - Apple Support


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Feb 16, 2022 12:26 AM in response to CorralejoBob

Mc mini and Mac book air are synced , from Mac bok air you can drag and drop files to some other locations Work with folders and files in iCloud Drive - Apple Support

The files will be removed from iCloud.com but remain in Mac , you'r query is just opposite of it send feedback Feedback - iCloud - Apple , to be clear don't add .nosync with file extensions

Access to iCloud with local storage.

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