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How do you stop iCloud from moving all files out to iCloud.
Some files appear to have been deleted in this process & I have no idea why.
I want my SSD backup storage to have ALL my files, but iCloud defeats that.
There appears to be no way on the iCloud website to understand user options to prevent originals from leaving my MB Pro.
What options are available?
Mac mini, OS X 10.11
If you go to Apple menu > System Preferences > Apple ID > iCloud (in the sidebar) > Optimize Mac Storage (near the bottom of the main window) and remove the checkmark, then a local copy of all of your files will be kept on the Mac. You can access them from the Finder Sidebar - iCloud Drive or from the Finder GO menu - iCloud Drive and they will be included in Time Machine backups to an external device.
There is a similar option for Photos in the Photos app Preferences.
If you go to Apple menu > System Preferences > Apple ID > iCloud (in the sidebar) > Optimize Mac Storage (near the bottom of the main window) and remove the checkmark, then a local copy of all of your files will be kept on the Mac. You can access them from the Finder Sidebar - iCloud Drive or from the Finder GO menu - iCloud Drive and they will be included in Time Machine backups to an external device.
There is a similar option for Photos in the Photos app Preferences.
Storing all files locally & using iCloud for a backup copy ONLY?
