Nothing is backed up to iCloud on macbook
Last night I upgraded to Mavericks. Part of the reason I did this was so I could use iCloud. However, although all the information I can find says that iCloud backs up your data automatically, none of my 5gb storage allowance has been used and when I log in to iCloud none of my documents/photos etc, are there. I have searched the internet for anyone with a similar problem but can find nothing. Maybe I'm just being stupid - is there anything I need to do to make sure everything is backed up? Will it just back up later today?
The following is from this Apple document: iCloud: iCloud storage and backup overview
What iCloud backs up
You have important information on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. iCloud automatically backs up your device over Wi-Fi every day while it’s turned on, locked, and connected to a power source. With your device information backed up in iCloud, you can easily set up a new device or restore information on one you already have.
Here’s what iCloud backs up:
Purchased history for music, movies, TV shows, apps, and booksYour iCloud backup includes information about the content you have purchased, but not the purchased content itself. When you restore from an iCloud backup, your purchased content is automatically downloaded from the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBooks Store. Automatic downloading is based on iTunes in the Cloud availability by country, and previous purchases may be unavailable if they have been refunded or are no longer available in the store.
Photos and videos in your Camera Roll
Device settings
App data
Home screen and app organization
iMessage, text (SMS), and MMS messages
Ringtones
Visual Voicemail
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