Store files in iCloud Drive on Mac — by Apple Support

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Shows how to turn on iCloud Drive so documents are available on your other devices. Covers moving Desktop and Documents into iCloud and what to do if saves fail for lack of space.

Quick steps

  1. Turn on iCloud Drive in System Settings
  2. Move Desktop and Documents into iCloud Drive
  3. Let the Mac store older files in iCloud
  4. Free up iCloud space if saves fail

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