How do I store files in iCloud and get them off my iMac hard drive?

iMac 24″, macOS 12.3

Posted on Apr 16, 2022 05:23 PM

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Posted on Apr 16, 2022 05:25 PM

iCloud is primarily a synchronization service, not offline storage. You can elect to optimize Mac storage (System preferences > Apple ID > iCloud) which will offload larger/older files should space be necessary on your Mac.

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Apr 16, 2022 05:25 PM in response to woowooz

iCloud is primarily a synchronization service, not offline storage. You can elect to optimize Mac storage (System preferences > Apple ID > iCloud) which will offload larger/older files should space be necessary on your Mac.

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