How to Sync Your Mac Documents to Other Devices

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Click the Apple menu.

   This is the upper left corner of the screen.
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   Step 2: Click System Preferences.

   ,, If you do not have one yet, you can make one by clicking “Create a free Apple ID”. ,,, This option requires macOS Sierra and iOS 10 (if syncing to an iOS device).
   
   Older versions of macOS can use the Documents option in the main iCloud menu. ,,, If you want to sync your documents to another Mac or Windows device, download iCloud Drive (if Windows) and repeat the previous steps. iCloud is not supported for Android devices. ,,,, The files synced from your Desktop and Document folders will appear in the iCloud Drive app interface.
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   Step 3: Click iCloud.

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   Step 4: Sign in with your Apple ID.

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   Step 5: Check the iCloud Drive checkbox.

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   Step 6: Click Options.

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   Step 7: Click Desktop and Document Folders.

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   Step 8: Check all boxes in the window.

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   Step 9: Click Done.

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    Step 10: Open the Settings app (iOS).

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    Step 11: Tap iCloud.

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    Step 12: Tap iCloud Drive.

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    Step 13: Tap the iCloud Drive slider to enable.

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    Step 14: Open the iCloud Drive App.

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