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Stop iCloud Drive from taking up hard-disk space

Is it now possible in 2022, using Big Sur, to copy files into iCloud Drive, and have them stored only on Apple servers / in the cloud, and not on my Macs local hard-drive?

I understand I can 'Optimise Mac Storage', but I have just enough space, for the full contents of iCloud Drive to be stored on my Mac.

I don't want these files stored on my Mac, but in the cloud.

Is this now possible?

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Feb 24, 2022 6:50 AM

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FoxFifth

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Posted on Feb 24, 2022 8:15 AM

Optimize Mac Storage is the only option available. There is no option for cloud-only storage for all files.

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