Fixing Problems with iCloud Desktop and Documents Syncing in macOS Sierra

1. Why is my Mac not syncing with iCloud?
2. How do I force iCloud drive to sync on Mac?
3. How do you restore your desktop and documents after disabling iCloud sync in macOS Catalina?
4. How do I sync iCloud documents with my Mac?
5. How do I know if iCloud is syncing?
6. Does my Mac automatically backup to iCloud?
7. How do I refresh iCloud drive on Mac?
8. How do I sync iCloud drive to my computer?
9. How do I stop Apple devices syncing with each other?
10. How do I turn off iCloud drive without losing files on my Mac?
11. Why did all my folders disappear on Mac?
12. Why have all my documents disappeared Mac?

Why is my Mac not syncing with iCloud?

Go to System Preferences -> Apple ID. Select iCloud and make sure that iCloud is checked under "Apps on this Mac using iCloud." ... If the button is not there, go to Storage Management via Apple menu -> About This Mac -> Storage -> Manage. Select iCloud and make sure Desktop and Documents syncing is enabled.

How do I force iCloud drive to sync on Mac?

Turn individual iCloud sync settings off and on again

Find the relevant app and turn iCloud sync off for it. Wait a few minutes, then turn it on again. That should force it to try another sync. Uncheck the boxes to turn off iCloud sync for each service, then check the box to turn it on and try again.

How do you restore your desktop and documents after disabling iCloud sync in macOS Catalina?

How to find your Documents and Desktop folder contents after disabling iCloud sync

1. Open iCloud Drive (in the Finder, select Go > iCloud Drive).
2. Open the Desktop folder in iCloud Drive, select Edit > Select All or press Command-A, and then drag or Command-drag the contents onto your Desktop.

How do I sync iCloud documents with my Mac?

Turn on Desktop and Documents on every Mac that you want to use with iCloud Drive.

1. From your Mac, choose Apple menu  > System Preferences. Click Apple ID, then click iCloud. ...
2. Make sure that iCloud Drive is turned on.
3. Next to iCloud Drive, click Options.
4. Choose Desktop & Documents Folders.
5. Click Done.

How do I know if iCloud is syncing?

Tap Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Manage Storage, which will list how much iCloud storage you're using and which apps are eating up the most storage.

Does my Mac automatically backup to iCloud?

Open System Preferences, click Time Machine, then select Back Up Automatically. Select the drive you want to use for backup, and you're all set. Back up with iCloud. Files in iCloud Drive and photos in iCloud Photos are automatically stored in iCloud and donʼt need to be part of your Time Machine backup.

How do I refresh iCloud drive on Mac?

To fix this, simply create a new folder the iCloud window by pressing Command+N or right-clicking and selecting New Folder from the contextual menu. You can use the default name untitled folder or give it a snide name like The only purpose of this folder is to force the window to refresh!

How do I sync iCloud drive to my computer?

Set up iCloud for Windows

1. Download iCloud for Windows on your PC. ...
2. Restart your computer.
3. Make sure iCloud for Windows is open. ...
4. Enter your Apple ID to sign in to iCloud.
5. Choose the features and content that you want to keep up to date across your devices.
6. Click Apply.

How do I stop Apple devices syncing with each other?

Disable ICloud Syncing

1. Tap the “Settings” icon on the iPad Home screen to launch the Settings app.
2. Tap “iCloud” to open the iCloud applications list. ...
3. Slide the toggle to the “OFF” position for each application, to disable it in the iCloud applications list.
4. Connect the iPad to your computer and launch iTunes.

How do I turn off iCloud drive without losing files on my Mac?

Go to Apple Menu > System Preferences > iCloud > iCloud Drive > "Options" and UNcheck the "Desktop & Documents Folders" checkbox. You'll get a pop-up warning you that these files will only be stored in iCloud Drive if you disable Desktop and Documents syncing. Go ahead and click “Turn Off”.

Why did all my folders disappear on Mac?

There are two reasons that may cause the folders on your Mac desktop to disappear, one is that the folders are hidden, and the other is that the files are deleted.

Why have all my documents disappeared Mac?

If your desktop files have disappeared from Mac and you have saved those files & folders on iCloud Drive, they will be moved to the iCloud section of your Finder Sidebar. ... Go to Apple menu > System Preferences > iCloud. Click Options. Uncheck Desktop & Documents folders.