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iCloud storage to hard drive

How do I move MY Documents folder from the iCloud back to my hard drive?


Posted on Jul 2, 2023 8:51 AM

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Posted on Jul 2, 2023 9:19 AM

You would need to disable desktop and documents ion iCloud.

System Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > iCloud Drive


You'll then get a fresh desktop and documents folder. Your previously synced data will be in folders named "desktop" and "documents" in the iCloud Drive. Just copy those items to the new locations.

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Jul 2, 2023 9:19 AM in response to tadetrick

You would need to disable desktop and documents ion iCloud.

System Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > iCloud Drive


You'll then get a fresh desktop and documents folder. Your previously synced data will be in folders named "desktop" and "documents" in the iCloud Drive. Just copy those items to the new locations.

iCloud storage to hard drive

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