How to Manage Files in iCloud Drive from Mac?

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If you want to manage files in iCloud Drive from Mac, then you can use the iCloud Drive folder located in Finder. You need to turn ON "iCloud Drive" on your Mac computer. To do so, go to "Apple" menu and select "Preferences" and then click "iCloud". Now sign in to Apple ID and turn ON 'iCloud Drive". If you are looking for a step by step process to manage files in iCloud Drive from Mac using OS X Yosemite, read below.

Following are the steps to Manage Files in iCloud Drive on Mac using OS X Yosemite:

  1. You need to turn ON "iCloud Drive" on your Mac.
  2. To turn ON "iCloud Drive", go to "Apple" menu and select "Preferences" and then click "iCloud".
  3. Sign in with your Apple ID.
  4. Turn ON "iCloud Drive".
  5. Click "Options" and make sure that you select the apps for the files you want to manage.
  6. Open "Finder".
  7. Go to "iCloud Drive" folder.
  8. Here you can drag the files to the "Trash" or move them to a different folder on your Mac.

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