iCloud Drive makes it a lot easier to sync files across iDevices. Hence, I make sure to keep it in the Finder sidebar to quickly drag and drop docs onto it. A couple of days back when I was just about to sync a file through iCloud, I found it missing from the sidebar. Fortunately, it didn’t require much digging to bring it back. Taking my practical experience into account, I thought it would be apt to make a quick guide about how to add iCloud Drive to the Finder sidebar on Mac.
You can add, remove any items in the sidebar depending on your need. What’s more, there is also an option to rearrange folders and shortcuts based on priority. Let’s find out how it works.
Step #1. Open Finder on your Mac → Click on the Finder menu at the top left corner.
Step #2. Now, you need to select Preferences.
Step #3. Next up, click on the Sidebar tab → Check the box next to iCloud Drive.
Based on your need, you can also add other things like Movies, Music, and Pictures in the sidebar.
Later, if you don’t want to keep iCloud Drive in the sidebar for any reason, you can quickly remove it.
Step #1. Launch Finder on your Mac → Click on the Finder menu at the top left corner.
Step #2. Now, click on Preferences.
Step #3. Sidebar tab → Uncheck the box next to iCloud Drive.
You can uncheck the box next to any folder which you no longer want to keep in the sidebar.
That’s done!
If you want to rearrange the folders or shortcuts, simply hover over the mouse on any item and then drag it to the desired place. For instance, you can rearrange all the folders located under Favorites, Devices, Shared and Tags to suit your needs better.
Wrapping up
Use these simple tips to keep you Finder sidebar fully customized! Have any feedback? Feel free to toss it up in the comments below.
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Thank you. It had vanished suddenly for some reason and your guidance helped reveal it again.