How can I stop syncing files on iCloud?

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How can I stop syncing files on iCloud?

Hi everyone. I'm a totally new MacBook user.

I started this syncing files from MacBook to iPhone by mistake and I want to stop the operation (click on the x on "uploading" window does not work).

How can I do it?

Otherwise I see "out of space" under every folder/file stored on my Macbook (at the moment I'm not interested in buying more space).

I attach a photo.

Thanks!

MacBook Air, macOS 13.0

Posted on Nov 6, 2022 2:39 AM

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Answer 1

Nov 6, 2022 5:41 AM in response to sinosinarello

The support document Set up iCloud Drive - Apple Support shows how to set up iCloud drive, and to turn it off is the reverse process.

Go to Apple menu  > System Settings or Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Apple ID.
Select iCloud.
Sign in with your Apple ID, if you need to.
Turn on iCloud Drive [or turn it off if it is already active]

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Answer 2

Nov 6, 2022 5:51 AM in response to sinosinarello

Yes, and you would have these backed up in your Time Machine backups?

Get to know iCloud a little and you might be find that syncing your iCloud Drive has some benefits. iCloud - Official Apple Support is worth your time to read.

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Answer 3

Nov 6, 2022 5:45 AM in response to David McKinlay

Can I turn iCloud Drive off without losing any file on MacBook?

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How can I stop syncing files on iCloud?

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