How to Enable iCloud Drive on macOS

Step by step

1. 15 sec

   Open System Settings

   Click the Apple menu in the top-left corner of your screen and select System Settings. Ensure you are using the most recent version of macOS to access these specific menu items.

2. 15 sec

   Select your Apple Account

   Click on your name at the very top of the sidebar. This opens your Apple Account profile settings where individual cloud service configurations are managed.

   Note: If you are not signed in, click Sign In with your Apple Account and follow the on-screen prompts.
3. 20 sec

   Locate iCloud settings

   Click on the iCloud pane within your Apple Account profile. This displays a list of all apps and features currently syncing to your account.

4. 15 sec

   Toggle iCloud Drive to On

   Find iCloud Drive in the list of apps syncing to iCloud. Click the toggle switch to set it to the On position; the switch will turn blue when active.

5. 45 sec

   Select sync options

   Click the Options button located next to iCloud Drive. Check the box for Desktop & Documents Folders if you want these specific locations to sync automatically to iCloud, then click Done.

   Note: Selecting this option moves your Desktop and Documents files to iCloud, making them accessible on other devices via the Files app.