Deleting icloud on mac without affecting another

I need to wipe a Mac Mini to new status, but I have iCloud desktop. If I delete anything there, it deletes form my MacBook Pro as well.


HOW DO I Clean one without affecting the other?


Thanks in advance for your help...



Mac mini, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jul 16, 2021 8:32 AM

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Posted on Jul 16, 2021 8:48 AM

If you erase the mac via:

How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support

and

How to erase an Intel-based Mac - Apple Support


It will not affect iCloud Desktop on other devices at all.


It's only if you erase files the erasing gets synced. If you erase the entire drive from recovery this does not happen.


This might also be relevant for you:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support


Good luck!

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Jul 16, 2021 8:48 AM in response to HT1

If you erase the mac via:

How to reinstall macOS - Apple Support

and

How to erase an Intel-based Mac - Apple Support


It will not affect iCloud Desktop on other devices at all.


It's only if you erase files the erasing gets synced. If you erase the entire drive from recovery this does not happen.


This might also be relevant for you:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support


Good luck!

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