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Apple's iCloud cloud storage service allows users to store files on Apple servers and synchronize them across all their devices, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, and even Windows. Simply sign up for iCloud, create an account, and embark on your data storage journey. To efficiently organize and manage data on iCloud, it's essential to understand the process of creating folders and moving files within iCloud Drive, as outlined below.
Accessing iCloud Drive on Mac via Finder
Thanks to iCloud Drive, Apple's cloud storage service, users can effortlessly share files between Mac and iOS devices. On iOS devices, all files are conveniently located within the iCloud Drive app. On Mac, everything can be found in the Finder window.
Step 1: Click on the Finder icon on the Mac dock.
Step 2: In the Favorites section, select iCloud Drive.
Alternatively, you can locate iCloud Drive in the Go Menu at the top of the Finder Menu in case you've removed iCloud Drive from the Favorites section.
Or alternatively, press the key combination Command + I.
Manually Creating an iCloud Drive Folder on Mac
Step 1: Click on Finder on the Mac dock.
Step 2: In the Finder window, select iCloud Drive from the menu on the left panel.
Step 3: Right-click within the Finder window.
Step 4: Select New Folder.
Step 5: Give a name to the new folder.
You can also create subfolders within folders in iCloud Drive on Mac. Simply double-click on a folder, then follow the steps from Step 3 to Step 5 above.
Create an iCloud Drive Folder on iPhone and iPad
You can also create new iCloud Drive folders directly on iOS devices such as iPhone or iPad without the need for a computer or Mac.
Step 1: Open the iCloud Drive app on iPhone or iPad.
Step 2: Tap Select at the top right corner of the app window.
Step 4: Name the new folder.
Step 5: Tap Create.
You can also create folders within iCloud Drive on iPhone and iPad. Tap to open an app and follow the steps from Step 2 to Step 5 to create a folder.
How to Move Files to New Folders in iCloud Drive on iPhone and iPad
On Mac, moving files into new folders in iCloud Drive is similar to moving any file into a new folder. However, on iPhone and iPad, it's a bit different.
Step 1: Open the iCloud Drive app on your iPhone or iPad.
Step 2: Open the folder containing the files you want to move.
Step 3: Tap Select at the top right corner of the app window.
Step 4: Choose the file you want to move to a folder.
Step 5: Tap Move at the bottom of the window.
Step 6: Select the folder where you want to move the files.
Note: If no other app in iCloud Drive supports the files you want to move, you'll be prompted to create a new folder instead.
Occasionally, Apple provides updates for iOS, watchOS, tvOS, and macOS in the form of developer preview versions or Public Beta versions for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac (no Public Beta for Apple Watch). While these beta versions introduce new features, they also come with pre-release bugs that may cause issues on devices. Therefore, users are advised not to use beta and developer preview versions on their daily-use iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, or Mac.
Depending on the device, it's best to wait for the final release.
How to Create a Folder in iCloud Drive on iPhone and iPad running iOS 11
In iOS 11, creating a folder in iCloud Drive is a bit different as the iCloud Drive app is replaced by the Files app.
Step 1: Open the Files app.
Step 2: Select iCloud Drive.
Step 3: Scroll through all items to find the option for creating a folder.
Step 4: Tap the icon button to create a new folder (usually the folder icon with a + sign inside).
Step 5: Name the new folder.
Step 6: Tap Done.
Now you've successfully created the folder, and you can comfortably move documents and files into it.
Move Files to a New Folder in iCloud Drive on iPhone and iPad running iOS 11
Access the Files app once again to move iCloud Drive files.
Step 1: Open the Files app.
Step 2: Select iCloud Drive.
Step 3: Locate, tap, and hold the files you want to move.
Step 4: If you want to move multiple files into a folder, tap and hold one finger on the first file, then use another finger to tap and select the other files.
Step 5: Drag all the selected files into the new folder.
How to Create a New iCloud Drive Folder on a Computer
Additionally, you can create a folder in iCloud on Mac or another computer through iCloud.com.
Step 1: Open any browser on your computer and visit iCloud.com.
Step 2: Enter your email address and Apple ID password.
Step 3: Click on iCloud Drive.
Step 4: Click on the icon for a new folder at the top of the window. Usually, it's the folder icon with a + sign inside.
Step 5: Name the folder.
How to Move Files to a New Folder in iCloud Drive on a Computer
Additionally, you can also move files to another folder on your computer or another Mac through iCloud.com.
Step 1: Open any browser on your computer and visit iCloud.com.
Step 2: Enter your email address and Apple ID password.
Step 3: Click on iCloud Drive.
Step 4: Select the folder where you want to move the files.
Step 5: Select the files you want to move to another folder.
Step 6: Drag the files into iCloud Drive at the bottom left corner of the window.
Step 7: Click on the backward arrow icon at the top left corner of the window to return to the main iCloud Drive window.
Step 8: Select the files you just moved into iCloud Drive.
Step 9: Drag and drop those files into the folder where you want to move them.
This Mytour guide just showed you how to create folders and move files in iCloud Drive. With data stored and backed up on iCloud, you can easily restore iPhone data. Restoring iPhone data is crucial if you accidentally delete it. If you have any questions or need clarification, feel free to leave your comments below the article, and Mytour will respond to your inquiries as soon as possible.
