Can I sync my Documents folder on my PC to iCloud?

If yes, how do I do that? I save quite a bit of work-related stuff in the Documents folder and I needed it backed up. If I am able to do that, does it mean that whatever changes in the folder, will be reflected on iCloud?



Posted on Aug 26, 2019 8:22 PM

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Posted on Aug 26, 2019 8:28 PM

By PC, do you mean a Windows computer? Are you using iCloud for Windows?


iCloud for Windows


iCloud is a syncing system, not a backup. If you want your documents backed up, use a suitable backup program.

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Aug 26, 2019 8:34 PM in response to Eric Root

Yes, Windows computer. I have installed iCloud installed.


Pardon the ignorance, isn't syncing also like backup? I sync my photos to iCloud. If I delete a photo from my album on my iPhone, it is also deleted from iCloud.


Is there anything similar I can do with Document files? Thanks.

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Aug 29, 2019 6:46 AM in response to khccc

You are welcome. If you delete a document, it will delete from iCloud, just like a photo. A backup, which is normally on an external hard drive, retains the file even if you delete it from your device and iCloud. That means if you later decide you need the document/photo, you have a way to recover it.

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