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Is there a way to setup a specific folder to backup to iCloud instead of the entire Desktop?

Is there a way to setup a specific folder to backup to iCloud instead of the entire Desktop?

I have a bunch of files I want to place in a folder on my desktop, but I don't want it to backup to iCloud. I have another folder that I like having the files backup to iCloud. Can this be separated?

John

According to this article, no. You cannot choose specific folders

https://www.imore.com/how-save-your-desktop-and-documents-folder-icloud-drive-macos

However, you may be able to use drag and drop. What I don't know from the article, but you might, is "Can you drag a whole folder. Still, this might meet your needs.

http://osxdaily.com/2015/06/19/copy-files-to-icloud-drive-from-mac-os-x/

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Inversely you can TURN ON the iCloud backup of the "Desktop & Documents Folders" but create the folder you DON'T want to backup in a location OUTSIDE the Desktop and Documents folders in your user account for example in the HOME folder itself. Now create an alias/shortcut for that folder on your Desktop. Anything you drop into that folder is being stored OUTSIDE the Desktop & Documents so it will not be backed up to iCloud.

I never knew how to find the Users folder before. But that method appears it will work splendidly for how I am trying to set my files up. Thank you! Here is how to find Users folder Command+Shift+H. Here I created aliases to my desktop, as suggested by Eoin, and will put my media in those folders. I will leave iCloud Drive Desktop and Documents Folder enabled for things I still want to have backed up in iCloud.

Thank you so much for your help and Merry Christmas!