How to Stop Using iCloud Drive on Mac and Switch to Local Storage

To stop using iCloud Drive on your Mac, you'll need to change some settings. This is a straightforward process that can be completed in just a few steps.

First, open the iCloud system preferences by clicking the Apple logo in the top left corner of your screen and selecting System Preferences. From there, click on iCloud and then uncheck the box next to iCloud Drive.

Next, you'll need to decide where you want to store your files. Since you're switching to local storage, you can choose to store your files on your Mac's hard drive or an external drive.

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Disabling iCloud on macOS can be a bit tricky, but it's a straightforward process. You'll need to go to the Apple menu and select System Preferences.

To turn off iCloud Desktop & Documents, you'll need to go to the Apple ID or iCloud preference panel and look for the iCloud Drive option. Click the "Options..." button next to it and uncheck the box next to "Desktop & Documents Folder".

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You'll be prompted to confirm that you want to disable iCloud Desktop & Documents, and you'll be warned that the files will be kept on iCloud. This might seem counterintuitive, but it's actually a good thing - your files are still safe, they're just stored in iCloud instead of locally.

If you want to keep your files on your Mac, you'll need to copy or move them from iCloud Drive. You can either copy or move the files, but keep in mind that copying means the file will be stored in both iCloud Drive and locally, while moving means it will only be stored in one place.

You can't disable iCloud Drive without turning off iCloud Desktop & Documents first. To disable iCloud Drive, go to the iCloud Settings and uncheck the box beside iCloud Drive.

You'll be given two options: Keep A Copy and Remove from Mac. If you choose Keep A Copy, you'll still have access to your files on your Mac, but if you choose Remove from Mac, all the existing data on the iCloud drive will be permanently deleted from your Mac.

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To disable iCloud Drive on macOS, start by launching the Apple Menu and clicking on System Preferences. From there, click on iCloud Settings.

You will see some options with checkboxes beside them, and unchecking the box beside iCloud Drive will begin the process. Confirm the action to proceed.

You'll then have two options: Keep A Copy or Remove from Mac. If you choose to Keep A Copy, you'll be able to keep a local copy of the information already saved on the drive. If you choose to Remove from Mac, all the existing data on the iCloud drive will be permanently deleted from the mac.

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To disable iCloud Drive on macOS, you'll need to follow these steps.

Go to the Apple Menu and click on System Preferences.

Launch the Apple Menu and click on System Preferences.

Click on iCloud Settings.

You'll see some options with checkboxes beside them.

Uncheck the box beside the iCloud drive.

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This will disable iCloud Drive on your Mac.

Confirm the action.

You'll then have two options: Keep A Copy and Remove from Mac.

To keep your data safe, choose the first option, Keep A Copy.

This will allow you to keep a local copy of the information already saved on the drive.

Alternatively, if you're sure you don't need the data anymore, you can choose Remove from Mac.

Just be aware that this will permanently delete the existing data on the iCloud drive from your Mac.

Once you're done, terminate the System Preference window.

That's it! You've successfully disabled iCloud Drive on your macOS device.

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If you're looking for alternative storage options to iCloud Drive, Google Drive is a popular choice.

You can set up Google Drive on your Mac by downloading the Google Drive app from the App Store, which only takes a few minutes.

Google Drive offers 15 GB of free storage, which is perfect for storing your documents, photos, and other files.

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You can also use Dropbox, another cloud storage service that offers 2 GB of free storage and is easily accessible on your Mac.

Dropbox is great for sharing files with friends and colleagues, and you can even use it to collaborate on projects.

If you prefer a more local storage solution, you can use an external hard drive to store your files.

External hard drives are affordable and come in a range of sizes, from 500 GB to 5 TB or more.

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