Connect the drive to your computer using the cable provided (usually USB, Lightning or eSATA).

Then open iCloud.

Remove check mark from the apps you want to stop backing up to iCloud.

If you are backing up anything other than Apple apps, click on Options next to iCloud (you still need to follow the above steps).

The following window will show you which non-Apple apps are storing docs for files, uncheck them and they will no longer store on iCloud.

In that case, you may want to consider another cloud storage program such as Google Photos or Microsoft OneDrive.

Open the Apple menu and select System Preferences.

Click Time Machine.

Click Select Backup Disk.

Click Use Disk. 7.

Click Options to set your preferences.

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