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How can I upload files to iCloud from an external drive?

Hello,


I don't have enough disk space on the primary disk to transfer from one cloud to another, so I need to use an USB drive to upload files to iCloud.


What options do I have?


1 - I don't see any possibility to upload files from an external location...

For example, even with the Desktop folder, which is not in sync by default, I don't see any option in the menu to share that file to iCloud...


2 - Would it work with a symbolic?


3 - It's obvious that once uploaded, these files won't be synced on this disk.

So, I'm searching also for a solution to download these files on an USB drive later.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Sep 18, 2022 4:52 AM

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Posted on Sep 24, 2022 8:02 AM

You can not. iCloud, including iCloud Drive, is not designed to up load files outside your local drive. Some third part sync apps can do this, but not iCloud or iCloud Drive.

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How can I upload files to iCloud from an external drive?

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