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Q: iCloud on Mac

hi guys i am thinking of moving from dropbox to icloud BUT i can't figure out.. does icloud drive offer the option of having the files ONLY in the cloud and not on the mac?

iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.5)

Posted on Sep 11, 2014 12:41 PM

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  • by Old Toad,

    Old Toad Old Toad Sep 12, 2014 2:14 PM in response to kliveb
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    Sep 12, 2014 2:14 PM in response to kliveb

    No. iCloud can't do what you want. iCloud is not for storing files from your Mac.  The following is from this Apple document: iCloud: iCloud storage and backup overview

    What iCloud backs up

    You have important information on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. iCloud automatically backs up your device over Wi-Fi every day while it’s turned on, locked, and connected to a power source. With your device information backed up in iCloud, you can easily set up a new device or restore information on one you already have.

    Here’s what iCloud backs up:

    • Purchase history for music, movies, TV shows, apps, and booksYour iCloud backup includes information about the content you have purchased, but not the purchased content itself. When you restore from an iCloud backup, your purchased content is automatically downloaded from the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBooks Store. Some types of content aren’t downloaded automatically in all countries, and previous purchases may be unavailable if they have been refunded or are no longer available in the store. For more information, see the Apple Support article iTunes in the Cloud availability by country. Some types of content aren’t available in all countries. For more information, see the Apple Support article Which types of items can I buy in my country?.
    • Photos and videos in your Camera Roll
    • Device settings
    • App data
    • Home screen and app organization
    • iMessage, text (SMS), and MMS messages
    • Ringtones
    • Visual Voicemail

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