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hbfarr Author

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I do not want desktop in cloud

How do I remove my desktop items from iCloud and begin storing items on my hard drive? I did not know my computer was set to do this, apparently since I purchased it.

MacBook Pro 15″

Posted on Mar 5, 2023 10:46 AM

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FoxFifth

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Posted on Mar 5, 2023 11:05 AM

To turn off the iCloud Desktop and Documents option, see the following from: Add your Desktop and Documents files to iCloud Drive - Apple Support

Turn off Desktop and Documents

From your Mac, choose Apple menu  > System Settings. In macOS Monterey or earlier, choose Apple menu  > System Preferences.
Click Apple ID, then click iCloud.
Next to iCloud Drive, click Options.
Deselect Desktop & Documents Folders.
Click Done.

What happens when you turn off Desktop and Documents

When you turn off Desktop & Documents Folders, your files stay in iCloud Drive and a new Desktop and Documents folder is created on your Mac in the home folder. You can move files from iCloud Drive to your Mac as you need them, or select all of your files and drag them to the place you want to keep them.

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