I recently moved over from Google Drive to iCloud. I understand that iCloud storage may remove directories not recently accessed from my local harddrive to save space. I am using Time Machine for backups. How do I insure those directories are still backed up?
Mac mini 2018 or later
If you don't have Optimize Storage turned on in your Mac then there will be a local copy that Time Machine can backup. The Optimize Storage setting is at Apple menu > System Preferences > Apple ID just above the iCloud Storage bar near the bottom right.
If you are using iCloud Photos there is also an Optimize Storage option for it in Photos Preferences.
If you don't have Optimize Storage turned on in your Mac then there will be a local copy that Time Machine can backup. The Optimize Storage setting is at Apple menu > System Preferences > Apple ID just above the iCloud Storage bar near the bottom right.
If you are using iCloud Photos there is also an Optimize Storage option for it in Photos Preferences.
Thank you Foxfith, this will solve my issue!
iCloud storage and backups
