how to store everything on iCloud not on mac

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Mac mini, macOS 13.3

Posted on Apr 8, 2023 2:43 PM

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Posted on Apr 8, 2023 2:55 PM

iCloud is primarily a syncing mechanism and not a cloud-only storage service. However, you can potentially reduce the storage used on the Mac by turning on the Optimize Storage option for photos (Photos app > Settings > iCloud > Optimize Mac Storage) and the Optimize storage option for iCloud Drive ( Apple menu > System Settings > [username] > iCloud > Optimize Mac Storage).


Also see: Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support

and

Set up iCloud on your Mac - Apple Support

and

Store files in iCloud Drive on Mac - Apple Support

and

Add your Desktop and Documents files to iCloud Drive - Apple Support


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Apr 8, 2023 2:55 PM in response to normaleistiko

iCloud is primarily a syncing mechanism and not a cloud-only storage service. However, you can potentially reduce the storage used on the Mac by turning on the Optimize Storage option for photos (Photos app > Settings > iCloud > Optimize Mac Storage) and the Optimize storage option for iCloud Drive ( Apple menu > System Settings > [username] > iCloud > Optimize Mac Storage).


Also see: Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support

and

Set up iCloud on your Mac - Apple Support

and

Store files in iCloud Drive on Mac - Apple Support

and

Add your Desktop and Documents files to iCloud Drive - Apple Support


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