Prevent some files (folders) from going to iCloud

Is there a way to keep a file or folder that I create on my device and not have it automatically go to the cloud ? Sometimes a file turns out to be junk. It goes to my cloud, thereby taking up extra space.

iMac 27″, macOS 11.7

Posted on Nov 4, 2025 8:25 AM

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Prevent some files (folders) from going to iCloud

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