How to Disable iCloud Drive alerts when transferring files on Mac – Guide
Tired of being asked if you’re sure you want to delete a file from iCloud Drive every time you delete something from your desktop or documents folder? Don’t worry - disabling the prompt is simple.
To access Finder Preferences, simply click anywhere on your desktop that doesn’t have a window or use CMD-Tab to browse open apps until you reach the Finder. Look for the word “Finder” in the upper left corner of your desktop, next to the Apple icon. Then, click the Finder menu and select Preferences…
Disable iCloud photo library
Disable iCloud Photo Library on your Mac to prevent local photos from syncing to the cloud.
To access iCloud, users can open System Preferences and click the iCloud icon.
Users can select the “Options” button located next to their photos for additional features.
Users should select the iCloud Photo Library and My Photo Stream options to ensure their photos are stored securely.
To free up iCloud storage, manage photos on your current plan and disable the iCloud Photo Library for Apple devices.
Head to System Preferences> iCloud for a second time.
To access the Manage feature, click the button in the lower right corner.
To remove photos from your device, select Photo Library and click the Disable & Delete option.
Apple device users can rest assured that their photos will remain safe, even if they turn off the Photo Library feature in iCloud. Photos are automatically backed up to iCloud Backup when the feature is disabled, so there’s no risk of losing them in the future.
Opt out of automatic backup
If you have an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch set up to back up to iCloud, you may quickly run out of storage space. To avoid this issue, consider backing up your device on your Mac instead.
It’s easy to link your device to your Mac computer - just follow a few simple steps.
To sync your device with iTunes, open the program and switch to the sync window.
Users can back up their data by selecting the Summary option on the Settings tab and scrolling down to Backups.
To ensure your Mac is backed up, make sure to uncheck the box next to iCloud and check the box next to “This computer” in the Time Machine preferences.
For those who want to ensure their data is safe, they can manually back up by clicking “Back Up Now”.
To ensure your data is not backed up to iCloud, you must delete any existing backups stored in the cloud.
To access iCloud, open System Preferences on your Mac and select the iCloud option.
To create a backup, users can hit the Manage button and select Backups from the list.
Delete a backup from the list.
How to Free space on iCloud Drive
Apple’s iCloud Drive offers cloud storage with native integration to its software, making it a convenient choice for some users despite not being the most efficient.
Storing files in iCloud Drive can contribute to running out of space on iCloud, so it’s important to manage them properly.
Access on iCloud.com
Access your iCloud account by visiting iCloud.com.
The iCloud Drive app is the perfect choice for those looking to store and access their files across multiple devices. With its easy-to-use interface, users can quickly and securely store documents, photos, videos and more in the cloud. Plus, it’s free with any Apple device.
Select the files you want to delete and hit the trash icon.
To recover deleted files, users can access the Recently Deleted folder in iCloud Drive.
Users can permanently delete files by selecting them and clicking the Delete button.
Manage from iCloud Drive folder on Mac
The latest macOS High Sierra update allows users to access and manage their iCloud files directly from the Finder.
To access iCloud Drive, open the Finder and navigate to its folder.
Drag chosen items to the Trash to delete them.
Users can quickly delete unwanted files by right-clicking or Ctrl-clicking the Trash icon in the dock and selecting “Empty Trash.”
To access iCloud Drive in Finder, follow these steps: Open Finder and select the iCloud Drive folder from the sidebar. If it’s not there, click on the Finder menu bar and select Preferences. Then, check the box next to iCloud Drive to add it to your sidebar.
To access iCloud, open the Apple menu and select System Preferences, then click on the iCloud icon.
Ensure your Apple ID is logged in; if not, sign in.
To access Finder Preferences, users can open the Finder app and navigate to the Preferences menu.
Users can enable iCloud Drive by switching to the sidebar tab and checking the box next to it.
Update iCloud Drive Sync Options
Take a few extra minutes to ensure iCloud settings are up-to-date after tidying the unit.
To access System Preferences on a Mac, simply go to the Apple menu.
Users can access iCloud Drive by clicking iCloud and selecting the Options button.
Ensure your applications are set up to store data in iCloud by checking the appropriate boxes on their respective applications.
Final note
If you’re looking for a way to turn off iCloud Drive alerts when transferring files on Mac, this guide has you covered. Got questions? Reach out to us. And don’t forget to share the love and spread the word!
