How do I remove files from Mac but keep them on iCloud?

How do I remove files from Mac but keep them on 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.

How do I delete files from iCloud locally?

Delete files and folders from the iCloud website

1. Open iCloud.com in a browser.
2. Log in with your Apple ID.
3. Click “iCloud Drive.”
4. To delete a folder, select it and then click the Delete icon.
5. To delete files, double-click a folder.
6. Hold down CTRL while clicking each file.
7. Select the Delete icon.

Do deleted files stay on iCloud?

Just like the Photos app, deleted files from iCloud remain recoverable for 30 days. You’ll need to use a Mac, iPad, or another device with a desktop browser to see the most iCloud files that are able to be recovered.

What happens to my files if I cancel iCloud?

According to this Apple iCloud Support page: If you downgrade your storage plan and your content exceeds the storage you have available, new photos and videos won’t upload to iCloud Photo Library and your devices will stop backing up to iCloud.

How can I delete files from iCloud?

If you have upgraded to and are using the iCloud Drive feature to store files, select its icon in the iCloud window. Find a file you want to download and click its icon once to select it. Next, click the download icon at the top of the browser window — the icon looks like a cloud with a downward-pointing arrow.

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

I have a file on my desktop that is now synced with iCloud using the new feature of macOS. I would like to delete it, but keep a copy of it in the iCloud. 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?

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?

What happens if I delete a file on my Mac?

iCloud drive syncs files directly to your Mac. Any file that you upload to your iCloud drive from other devices, or even the web version of iCloud can be synced/downloaded to a Mac that’s using the same iCloud/Apple account. On Mac, if you delete a file from the iCloud drive, it will be removed from iCloud as well.

How long does it take to recover deleted files from iCloud?

Files you delete from iCloud Drive are recoverable for 30 days, but you can remove deleted files before the 30-day time period is up. See Recover deleted files on iCloud.com and Permanently remove deleted files on iCloud.com. Note: Files in the Recently Deleted folder don’t count toward your iCloud storage.