This typically happens if you moved your Documents folder to another location, such as another cloud-based folder. In order for iCloud Documents and Desktop to work properly, these folders must reside in their default locations, which is the root of your user folder.Īssuming you’re good to go, you can open your iCloud Drive folder on your other Mac and see the results.
One quick note: if you find that syncing isn’t working, or that the option won’t stay enabled in the iCloud settings, then the problem may be that your Documents folder isn’t located in your user folder. This may take anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours depending on the number of files you have and the speed of your connection. Check which iCloud account you’re signed into.
Make sure your Mac is connected to the internet. Verify in System Preferences that iCloud Photos is turned on. If you want to avoid upgrading beyond the lowest storage tier (50 GB), then you may want to go through and move or delete some of your larger files and folders.Īfter you’ve enabled iCloud document storage, your Mac will begin uploading your files. Make sure you’re running the operating system Mac 10.10.3 or later, which is a system requirement to use the Photos app and sync it with iCloud Photos. The amount of storage you need will depend on what you’re keeping in your Documents and Desktop folders. From your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences. If you are running low on iCloud storage, you may be prompted to upgrade. Turn on Desktop and Documents on every Mac that you want to use with iCloud Drive.