How do I delete files from my Mac but keep them in iCloud?

How do I delete files from my Mac but keep them in iCloud?

How to manage files and folders stored in iCloud on the Mac

1. Open a Finder window.
2. Select iCloud Drive from the sidebar.
3. Double-click a folder to view its contents.
4. Select a file that you want to delete. You can select multiple files at once.
5. Right-click or Control-click on the files.
6. Select Move to trash to delete them.

Does deleting photos from Mac delete from iCloud?

When you delete a photo or video from the Photos app on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac, it also deletes from your iCloud Photos and any other devices where you’re signed in to iCloud Photos. It also no longer counts towards your iCloud storage.

How do I Unsync my Mac from iCloud?

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1. Click on the Apple icon in the upper left corner of your Mac’s screen.
2. Select System Preferences… from the dropdown menu.
3. Click on iCloud in the Preferences window.
4. Click on Options next to iCloud Drive.
5. Un-tick the box next to Desktop & Documents Folders.

How do I delete Photos from my Mac but not iCloud 2020?

Question: Q: Delete photos from mac but not iCloud Answer: A: Open System Preferences and select the iCloud tab. In the tab you’ll see a checkmark next to Photos. Click on the checkmark to uncheck it and you’ll be asked if you want to delete the photos from your Mac.

How do I delete photos from my Mac but not iCloud 2020?

How can I delete photos off iCloud but keep them on Mac?

If you want to delete photos from iCloud but keep them on your iOS devices, make sure to disable iCloud Photos first. Go to Settings -> Apple ID (your name at the very top) -> iCloud -> Photos -> Toggle off “iCloud Photos”. Now, when you delete photos from iCloud, they will stay on your iPhone.

Is there a way to delete all my files from iCloud?

Check your Documents and Desktop to make sure all your files are there. If you have all your files, you can delete them from iCloud. If you are missing some, go to Finder, access iCloud Drive in the Sidebar, and copy the missing files to your computer. You can then delete from iCloud.

How do I Sync my Mac to iCloud?

When you enable iCloud Drive and enable “Storage Optimisation” file are only synced to your Mac after you downloaded then. i.e. clicked the cloud icon behind the file or folder 🙂 You must log in to answer this question. Highly active question.

Is there a way to delete a file but keep the local copy?

I am nervous that if I simply delete it from my Mac, it will also be deleted in iCloud. Is there a way to keep the iCloud copy, but delete the local copy?

Do you need to add.nosync to every file in iCloud?

You don’t need to add .nosync to every file (although you can). You only need to add it to the folder which houses the files you want off iCloud but still on your computer. So, for another example, if you have a dozen large files, you can create a folder called iCloudSucks.nosync and move those files to this new folder.