Hi
I have MacBook Pro every time I upload files to iCloud it also save it on my Mac, I have 512 GB on my and I don’t want to use all of it only for file storage
is there a way to store file on cloud without saving copy on Mac or limit the size of file that will be stored on my Mac
thanks
David
You can turn on the Optimize Storage option under >System Preferences>iCloud>iCloud Drive [Options]>Optimize Mac Storage. That option dynamically manages your locally stored iCloud Drive files, and if you are running low on space, will remove the oldest ones from your Mac and store them only on iCloud.
Best,
GB
You can turn on the Optimize Storage option under >System Preferences>iCloud>iCloud Drive [Options]>Optimize Mac Storage. That option dynamically manages your locally stored iCloud Drive files, and if you are running low on space, will remove the oldest ones from your Mac and store them only on iCloud.
Best,
GB
Hey David,
I had the same question. Just got off the phone with Apple and apparently they don't let you manually choose which files you want in the Cloud vs stored locally. Major bummer! Hence, I'd recommend going with Dropbox or some other proper cloud service.
You could submit your suggestion to Apple here: Apple - Feedback.
They don't reply to feedback, but they do read it.
Best,
GB
Correct. iCloud is not an offsite storage service, it is a syncing/sharing service. Also, if the documents were only on iCloud Drive, you would have zero access to them if the Mac was not connected to the internet.
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GB
Hi,
thanks you for the help.
That's true even if they could have option to choose what is the max storage size will be used by Mac for files and the remove the oldest ones from Mac and store them only on iCloud it would be very helpful
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thanks
I will do so
You are most welcome 😊
Best,
GB
Can I store file to iCloud without saving it on my Mac?
