How do connect iCloud to a new mackbook?

iCloud drive on my iPhone is connected to an old macbook (files folder shows documents from old macbook, desktop, etc.). How do connect to a new macbook?

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MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Feb 15, 2024 7:36 AM

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kaz-k

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Posted on Feb 15, 2024 2:03 PM

Hi,

Go to Apple menu  > System Settings or Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click your name (Apple ID).
Click iCloud.
If prompted, sign in with your Apple ID.
Under Apps Using iCloud, click iCloud Drive, then turn on Sync this Mac.

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kaz-k

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Feb 15, 2024 2:03 PM in response to JWC75

Hi,

Go to Apple menu  > System Settings or Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click your name (Apple ID).
Click iCloud.
If prompted, sign in with your Apple ID.
Under Apps Using iCloud, click iCloud Drive, then turn on Sync this Mac.

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