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I uploaded 40GB to my documents folders, but my 'manage storage' doesn't count them against my quota. This makes me nervous, as I'm counting on iCloud to backup my data. I verified that the files are synced (I can access them from the web or iPhone even when my macBook is turned off). Why doesn't iCloud update my quota?
MacBook Pro with Retina display, macOS High Sierra (10.13.2)
why shouldn't I treat iCloud as a backup?
I guess you can treat it any way you want but it is not a backup - it is a syncing service and every change you make to those files on your Mac or any other system using that iCloud login is reflected everywhere - so no backup and no way to go back when you mistakenly delete or change something - if you lose your Mac or it is stolen then you may be able to restore the now missing files from iCloud but that is about the only thing that it would be a backup for
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Have you tried a restart? Have you tried signing out of oCloud and back in?
I have restarted my computer several times. I'm hesitant to sign out because I don't want to delete the local copy of the data.
Are you making a backup to an external hard drive, preferably 2 backups to 2 separate drives? iCloud is a syncing system, not a backup.
Thank you for your reply. I'm a bit confused: if I understand correctly the files are stored in the cloud, not just synced between my devices, why shouldn't I treat iCloud as a backup?
You are welcome. In case there is a server error that deletes your contacts.
Manage storage missing files
