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Hi, I'm wondering how I can search for files located within my iCloud Drive. I realize I can do it through Finder but I'm trying to determine and confirm if the files actually exist in iCloud. Why in the world would iCloud be so limited in its search functionality and data presentation?
Want to literally log into my iCloud drive through a browser and verify a particular files existence within iCloud, ensure its version etc.
Thx
Derek
Hi, thanks for your response. I am very familiar with accessing the files via icloud.com directly, the problem is that through the web interface there is no way to "search" for a file so if I have 10,000 files in 1,000 directories, I have to go through one by one to locate the file as opposed to using a logical search methodology....this is unless I am completely missing something or misunderstanding your response.
So for example, if I am on vacation without my computer and need to access a file (as I know ...or think...I am have them all stored in iCloud), I could use another to log into my iCloud account. The issue is that there is no way to easily find the file within iCloud via the browser. This to me seems like the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard...DropBox, GoogleDrive, Box, OneDrive and every other cloud storage on the planet have this....how could Apple not?
Thx
Derek
Hey dschaaf68,
We understand you're wanting to confirm files are actually in iCloud Drive. This article should help you check: Access and manage files in your iCloud Drive. Once there, view "On iCloud.com" in section labeled "Access your files in iCloud Drive".
Take care.
Hey dschaaf68,
There isn't a way to search via iCloud.com. If you would like to submit feedback or suggestions to Apple about this, you may do so here: Product Feedback.
Take care.
In addition to the above, please refer to this as they are asking the same question.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/8565139
Thx
D
Thank you for confirming.
Derek
search contents of iCloud (online/via browser ONLY)
