The cloud service iCloud Drive is useful for storing files online. Manage and edit the files with iCloud’s program for Windows 10 computer.
Supplies
iCloud users need an internet connection and a free Apple ID. iCloud is aimed at users of a Mac, iPhone and/or iPad. People who also have a Windows PC can install special software for this. Download the program using the “iCloud for Windows” article.
iCloud Drive
iCloud users can store files on the web, manage photos, contacts, or notes, among other things. iCloud Drive is part of iCloud. People can access, edit, and store all kinds of files from iCloud Drive. The files are stored online. This will update them on any device with iCloud Drive if there is an internet connection.
iCloud Drive folder
If iCloud is installed on the computer, iCloud Drive will have its own folder in File Explorer. Everything in this folder will also be saved online once you have an internet connection. The folder works the same as any other folder in the Explorer.
View file
In the cloud service iCloud Drive, the user can store and view all kinds of files. Open a file like this:
- Open the Explorer. In the Taskbar, click on a folder icon
. - Click on the left in the Explorer on iCloud Drive.
- Double click on a file to open it.
Create folder
Folders are useful for organizing files. Create a new folder like this:
- Open the Explorer.
- Click on the left in the Explorer on iCloud Drive.
- On the ‘Home’ tab, click New map.
- Type the name of the folder and press the Enter key.
The folder has been created. Double click on the folder to open it.
Upload copy of file or folder
To store a file online at iCloud Drive, simply place the file (or a copy of it) in the iCloud Drive folder in File Explorer. Copy a file or folder through File Explorer as follows:
- Open the Explorer.
- Click on the file or folder.
- On the ‘Home’ tab, click To copy.
- Click on the left in the Explorer on iCloud Drive.
- If necessary, double-click on the folder where the file or folder should be located.
- On the ‘Home’ tab, click To stick.
The file or folder is in its old location on the computer, as well as in iCloud Drive.
Move file to iCloud Drive
Move files to a (different) folder in iCloud Drive:
- Open the Explorer.
- Click on the file you want to move.
- In the ‘Home’ tab, click on To cut.
- Click on the left iCloud Drive.
- Double click on the folder where you want to put the file. The folder will then open.
- In the ‘Home’ tab, click on To stick.
The file is now in the selected folder.
Delete file
Delete files you don’t want to keep from iCloud Drive. This frees up space for other files.
- Click on the left in the Explorer on iCloud Drive.
- Click on the desired file.
- In the ‘Home’ tab, click on remove.
The file has been deleted everywhere, including online. The deleted file is in your computer’s Recycle Bin and online for another 30 days in the ‘Recently Deleted’ folder
Recover Deleted File
Do you still want to keep a deleted file? Put it back like this:
- Go to the Desktop.
- Double click on Garbage can.
- Right click on the file.
- click on Put back.
The file is now back in the iCloud Drive folder.
Share file
The user can share files and folders with others. Someone then gets access to the shared item. Share a file or folder from iCloud’s website. Learn how it works in the “Working with iCloud Drive on the web” article.