Want to Move Local iCloud Backup: from System Drive to Another HD

TheUncannyValley wrote:

• I’d like to move the local backup of iCloud from my system drive to another hard drive. It’s taking up far too much space.

I noticed there’s a Backup folder at user/Library/Application Support/Mobile Sync/Backup. Are these my iOS device backups? I do not want to lose those.

But what about user/Library/Mobile Documents? Is it possible to move it to another hard drive with symlinks or something similar?

I do not fear terminal commands. Anyone who replies, I’m willing to try a lot over my Mac pay grade, so to speak. Thank you in advance!

see >>> https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT204215

Note is is not recommended that you relocate your iTunes backups.

But what about user/Library/Mobile Documents? Is it possible to move it to another hard drive with symlinks or something similar?

That is a "hidden" local copy of your Cloud Derive and you should not alter it as well.

Is there a way to set iCloud to store it’s local backup on another HD besides the system drive? I always try to maintain at least 15% free space on the 500GB system drive. Between Logic Pro & its libraries, applications, the iTunes library and the iCloud backup, its difficult.

iCloud backups are not stored locally. They are stored on iCloud.

The iCloud drive local files are not a backup.

Only iTunes backups have a local "copy".

I just want to know if there’s an Apple approved/recommended method for moving that directory.

Have you found one? I suspect not or you wouldn't be here.

If not, I’ll check Google and carefully consider the risks of whatever I might find.

Best of luck.