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How can I disable automatic cloud sync for my Mac files?

Hai all, all of a sudden, all my files and documents on my mac have clouds and they are available to open but why is this, I did not turned this on. can anybody help me as i am talking about 1000 of them



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MacBook Pro (2017 – 2020)

Posted on Jun 28, 2024 8:48 AM

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Jun 29, 2024 5:59 AM in response to jpbouw

jpbouw wrote:

Hai all, all of a sudden, all my files and documents on my mac have clouds and they are available to open but why is this, I did not turned this on. can anybody help me as i am talking about 1000 of them


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Sounds like iCloud Drive got turned on.

>System Settings>AppleID>ICloud Drive


ref:

Set up iCloud Drive - Apple Support

Set up iCloud Drive - Apple Support


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

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


iCloud drive missing desktop and documents

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


Recover deleted files on iCloud.com

Recover deleted files on iCloud.com - Apple Support


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

https://www.howtogeek.com/273629/how-to-restore-your-desktop-and-documents-after-disabling-icloud-sync-in-macos-sierra/


How to find your Documents and Desktop folder contents after disabling ...

https://www.macworld.com/article/3396119/how-to-find-your-documents-and-desktop-folder-contents-after-disabling-icloud-sync.html



Finder>Go>Go to Folder>copy & paste:

~/iCloud Drive (Archive)


iCloud Drive (Archive) - here you should find all your files


How can I disable automatic cloud sync for my Mac files?

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