I keep losing files from documents in iCloud.

After some time, when I return to check on my old files in DOCUMENTS, they are simply gone ! How can I get them back ?

iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 3rd Gen, Wi-Fi, Cell

Posted on Jun 29, 2022 9:32 AM

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Jun 30, 2022 10:58 AM in response to haguirre

Hey there, and welcome to Apple Support Communities haguirre,


We appreciate you reaching out to us about this matter and are here to help. We would like to ask you a couple of questions in order to get a better understanding. First, what exact version of iPadOS are you currently using? We ask as the menus and options can change slightly between versions of the OS, and we want to make sure we provide the most accurate steps. You can locate this by going to Settings > General > About. Also, does this issue occur when uploading documents to iCloud Drive on any other device? Finally, have you logged directly into iCloud website to see if the documents are still there? While you gather that information, we recommend checking out these steps for more information on how to upload your documents and see if everything matches up on your side.


" Use iCloud Drive on iCloud.com


With iCloud Drive on iCloud.com, you can access and share files stored in iCloud.

Learn how to do any of the following with iCloud Drive on iCloud.com on a tablet:





To access your iCloud Drive files and folders on other devices, see Set up iCloud Drive on all your devices. "


For additional information, check out this link: Use iCloud Drive on iCloud.com - Apple Support


We thank you for your answers, they will help guide us to the next troubleshooting step.


Kindest regards!


Jun 30, 2022 11:22 AM in response to haguirre

Thanks for those answers, haguirre.


It looks like you might have missed a few of the questions asked in the earlier post, and for us to continue forward we'll need to know those answers. Let us know the following:


  • If you tap Settings > General > About on your iPad Pro, which iPadOS version is listed?
  • If you log into http://www.iCloud.com are the files showing there?


Additionally, let us know the answers to these questions as well:


  • You mentioned having 2TB of iCloud storage. How much of that is available for use?
  • You also mentioned that multiple devices shared the storage, have you deleted the data from any connected device?


Let us know, and we'll go from there.

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