How do I keep folders in iCloud?

How do I keep folders in iCloud?

How-To Stop iCloud From Automatically Saving Files

1. When you open the iCloud Drive options, find the Desktop and Documents Folders checkbox.
2. Uncheck this box and confirm by clicking Turn Off.
3. Confirm you want to turn Desktop & Document Folder syncing with iCloud by tapping Turn Off again at the confirmation prompt.

Should I store documents on iCloud?

Instead, it’s better to use iCloud as a repository for files you frequently have to access and change on various devices—computers, iPads, and smartphones—and rely on external hard drives and cloud-storage services for long-term backup.

Where are my iCloud files stored?

How to access your iCloud Drive through the Files app

• Open the Files app.
• Tap the three dots in the top right corner to open a drop down menu. Select “Edit.”
• Use the slider to enable iCloud Drive in the Files app.
• You’ll now be able to access your iCloud Drive documents and files.

Why does iCloud keep duplicating my photos?

If you’re using multiple cloud services, such as iCloud and Google Photos, duplicates become more likely. Because your iPhone is uploading pictures to two different locations, it will occasionally see the photo as two different images because they’re being synced from different places.

Does iCloud automatically backup documents?

When your device is backed up in iCloud, you can easily set up a new device or restore information on one you already have. To let iCloud automatically back up your device, here’s what you need to do. If you disable or stop using iCloud Backup, your last backup is stored for 180 days.

Where do files go after uploading to iCloud?

If you choose to keep a local copy, your files in iCloud Drive are copied to a folder called iCloud Drive (Archive) in your home folder. Then you have the option to move any files that were in your iCloud Desktop and Documents, back to your new local Desktop and Documents.

How do I sync specific folders to iCloud?

If you only want to sync selected folders you can turn on iCloud Drive (and not turn on Desktop and Documents) and put the folders that you want to sync into the iCloud Drive folder. You can make the iCloud Drive folder easier to access by using Finder Preferences to show it in the Finder Sidebar.

Why are my iCloud files not syncing to my PC?

As a workaround, I figured I could download the files with iCloud in Chrome, create the Two and Four subdirectories manually, and copy the files into those subdirectories. However, when I tried to create the subdirectories on my PC, they immediately got renamed Two 2 and Four 2.

How to remove desktop files from iCloud Drive?

Turn off Desktop and Documents 1 From your Mac, choose Apple menu  > System Preferences. Click Apple ID, then click iCloud. On macOS Mojave or earlier,… 2 Next to iCloud Drive, click Options. 3 Deselect Desktop & Documents Folders. 4 Click Done. More