Files on iCloud Drive and my iMac

When I turn on iCloud Drive will my files still be on my iMac?

iMac 27″, macOS 13.0

Posted on Aug 9, 2022 02:38 AM

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muguy

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Posted on Aug 9, 2022 12:59 PM

Yes. Unless you elect to optimize Mac storage in which case the oldest/largest may be offloaded to iCloud only should space become necessary on your Mac.

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muguy

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Aug 9, 2022 12:59 PM in response to Gary Davison

Yes. Unless you elect to optimize Mac storage in which case the oldest/largest may be offloaded to iCloud only should space become necessary on your Mac.

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