If I upload my files on iCloud, does it still exist on my Mac

If I put my desktop on Icloud, does it still exist on my computer? If I use the get-info method, it seems all my files are on iCloud. But when I disconnect from Wifi, my files are still there. What's up?


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Posted on Mar 8, 2024 6:01 PM

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Posted on Mar 8, 2024 6:47 PM

iCloud is primarily a syncing service. By default all files on iCloud Drive have a local copy on your Mac. If your Mac is low on storage and you want to potentially save some space, turn on the "Optimize Mac Storage" option in Apple menu > System Settings or see the "Store in iCloud" information in Optimize storage space on your Mac - Apple Support


For information about iCloud status, see the "View iCloud status" section of Get file, folder, and disk information on Mac - Apple Support



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Mar 8, 2024 6:47 PM in response to stufromhalifax

iCloud is primarily a syncing service. By default all files on iCloud Drive have a local copy on your Mac. If your Mac is low on storage and you want to potentially save some space, turn on the "Optimize Mac Storage" option in Apple menu > System Settings or see the "Store in iCloud" information in Optimize storage space on your Mac - Apple Support


For information about iCloud status, see the "View iCloud status" section of Get file, folder, and disk information on Mac - Apple Support



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