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how to turn off icloud before setting up new macbook pro

I had trouble with iCloud and want to turn it off before I set up my new MacBook Pro. How do I let it know I do not want the documents I am putting on the new computer to immediately go into iCloud?


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MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jun 10, 2020 6:51 AM

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Posted on Jun 10, 2020 7:20 AM

When you set up you rnew Mac there is a click through option to enable iCloud Drive.

You do not have to use iCloud Drive— uncheck the box.


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Jun 10, 2020 7:20 AM in response to Morriehr

When you set up you rnew Mac there is a click through option to enable iCloud Drive.

You do not have to use iCloud Drive— uncheck the box.


Add your Desktop and Documents files to iCloud Drive - Apple ...



How to Restore Your Desktop and Documents After Disabling ...


How to save your Desktop and Documents folder to iCloud Drive


how to turn off icloud before setting up new macbook pro

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