---
id: icloud.icloud-drive-missing-from-finder-sidebar
url: https://storagestudio.us/faq/icloud/icloud-drive-missing-from-finder-sidebar
category: "iCloud & iCloud Photos"
subcategory: "Troubleshooting iCloud space"
question: "Why is iCloud Drive missing from the Finder sidebar?"
alt_questions:
  - "iCloud Drive not in Finder"
  - "Show iCloud Drive in sidebar Mac"
  - "iCloud Drive gone from Finder sidebar"
  - "icloud section gone from finder"
short_answer: "It's hidden or turned off. Tick iCloud Drive in Finder → Settings → Sidebar, and check iCloud Drive is on in System Settings → your name → iCloud. Go → iCloud Drive in Finder opens it either way."
tags: ["finder", "sidebar", "icloud drive"]
related: ["https://storagestudio.us/faq/icloud/how-do-i-turn-on-icloud-drive-on-my-mac", "https://storagestudio.us/faq/icloud/what-is-icloud-drive-on-a-mac", "https://storagestudio.us/faq/icloud/where-is-icloud-drive-stored-on-my-mac"]
applies_to: "all"
last_reviewed: 2026-10-01
---

# Why is iCloud Drive missing from the Finder sidebar?

Either it's hidden or iCloud Drive is off. In Finder, open **Finder → Settings → Sidebar** and tick **iCloud Drive** under iCloud. If it isn't offered, check **System Settings → your name → iCloud** that iCloud Drive is turned on for this Mac.

You can also open it with **Go → iCloud Drive** in Finder. See [turning on iCloud Drive](https://storagestudio.us/faq/icloud/how-do-i-turn-on-icloud-drive-on-my-mac).