Syncing external SSD files with iCloud

How to sync my files stored on an external SSD with my iCloud Drive, so I can access them across all my devices?

iMac 21.5" 4K, macOS 10.14

Posted on Oct 22, 2019 8:55 AM

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LACAllen

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Oct 22, 2019 11:14 PM in response to antoine2008

On a Mac, iCloud Drive will only sync the iCloud Drive folder, and optionally the Desktop & Documents folders.

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