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iCloud does not detect my imported Photos library

Hello, I have restored my photos library into my new MacBook Pro from a backup.


When I go to System Preferences to turn iCloud on, I get a message "iCloud features for Photos are only available in the System Photo Library"


My System Photo Library should be the one I restored from backup into the Macintosh HD\users\pictures right?



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Posted on Feb 14, 2021 8:05 AM

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Posted on Feb 14, 2021 8:20 AM

You have to tell Photos to use the restored library as your System Photos Library.

  • Open the restored library in Photos.
  • Now go to the Photos menu in the main menu bar and click "Photos > Preferences":
  • Click the "General" tab, then "Use as System Photos Library". After this, "Use as System Photos Library" should be graded out.
  • Now you should be able to enable iCloud Photos.



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Feb 14, 2021 8:20 AM in response to bernardita273

You have to tell Photos to use the restored library as your System Photos Library.

  • Open the restored library in Photos.
  • Now go to the Photos menu in the main menu bar and click "Photos > Preferences":
  • Click the "General" tab, then "Use as System Photos Library". After this, "Use as System Photos Library" should be graded out.
  • Now you should be able to enable iCloud Photos.



iCloud does not detect my imported Photos library

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