How do I identify which file / doc is uploading? (When clicking the pie-status icon next to “iCloud Drive” folder in any Finder window’s Side Bar)


When clicking the “pie” icon / status button in the Finder’s Side Bar, a banner appears that says, “Uploading < x > files”. It shows the remaining percentage of size; and the number of files being uploaded.


I can not find anywhere... how to determine WHICH file (or files) are being uploaded.

After searching the GUI for all possible ideas, I thought perhaps running some combination of commands in Terminal, example: fs_usage | grep iCloud... but not yielding anything of value.


I can’t imagine it being this complicated to do, but I’ve tried everything. Any ideas / help? Thanks!

MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.15

Posted on Jan 25, 2020 12:44 AM

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Jan 28, 2020 12:07 PM in response to kidx

Good afternoon kidx,


Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!


I understand you are trying to identify which file is currently uploading to iCloud Drive when you select multiple. The resource below explains the process.


Use iCloud Drive to store documents on your Mac, iPhone, and iPad - macOS User Guide


Access iCloud Drive files from your iPhone and other devices

"To see your saved files on a Mac, go to Finder > iCloud Drive. On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to the Files app. On a PC with iCloud for Windows, go to File Explorer > iCloud Drive.

If you still don't see the latest changes or you see an "in-progress change" icon or the iCloud icon  in the notification area (system tray), try to save a new document to the iCloud Drive folder. Then check the iCloud Drive folder to see if the changes appear."


If you are needing to see the status of individual files, then I would suggest uploading one file at a time instead of choosing multiple.


Take care.


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