BillTsnce6
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Q: can you share large files on iCloud drive like dropbox?

I am exploring how to use iCloud drive now...and had a basic question.  Can you share large files from it in a similar way as you can with dropbox?  This is a great feature of dropbox...or google drive when mailing large files just doesn't work. 

 

I have a Yosemite beta currently, and it doesn't look like you can do this. 

 

I also was wondering if anyone has figured out how to make an alias of the iCloud drive on the desktop rather than always opening a finder window in order to drop files into iCloud drive....

 

 

 

Yosemite Beta and Mavericks, iMac 2012/Mac Pro/Mac book air

Posted on Sep 26, 2014 8:04 AM

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  • by léonie,

    léonie léonie Sep 26, 2014 8:15 AM in response to BillTsnce6
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    Sep 26, 2014 8:15 AM in response to BillTsnce6

    I am exploring how to use iCloud drive now...and had a basic question.  Can you share large files from it in a similar way as you can with dropbox?

    Have a look at the iCloud Drive FAQ:  The file size limit is 15 G:   iCloud Drive FAQ     http://support.apple.com/kb/HT201104

     

    You can store any type of file in iCloud Drive, as long as it's less than 15 GB in size. There's no restriction on file type, so you keep all of your work documents, school projects, presentations, and more up to date across all of your devices. Learn more about managing your iCloud Drive files.

     

    If you make an alias to a folder on iCloud Drive, you can drag it to the Favourites in the Finder sidebar. That is the best I could do.

  • by BillTsnce6,

    BillTsnce6 BillTsnce6 Sep 26, 2014 8:24 AM in response to léonie
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    Sep 26, 2014 8:24 AM in response to léonie

    Thanks much for the prompt reply.  iCloud drive already shows up on the left side (favorites) list in a finder window.  I was looking at creating a desktop alias from this so I could easily drag and drop into iCloud or open the drive directly from the desktop....not possible now. 

     

    The other issue is sharing large files with others...who don't necessarily have iCloud or even a mac.  You can do this in google drive or dropbox by sending a download link to others rather than trying to send a large file via email.  I haven't found a similar capability in iCloud thus far.