# Cloud Preferences

From Audacity Development Manual

Cloud Preferences controls settings for cloud based project storage.

See Cloud use on the File Menu page.

  Accessed by: Edit > Preferences > Cloud (on a Mac Audacity > Preferences > Cloud )

## Account

Enables you to link your account with Muse's audio.com site.

Your account must be linked to enable cloud based storage of projects.

## Generate mixdown

Controls when a mixdown is made for Muse's audio.com site.

Options are:

- Never
- Always
- Every "n saves" default is 5

## Export behavior

Controls whether or not the Export to Cloud or to your computer dialog is shown when Exporting. Default is "on".

## Save behavior

Controls whether or not the How would you like to Save dialog is shown when saving to Muse's Cloud. Default is "on".

## Temporary Cloud files directory

Specifies the directory (folder) to be used for temporary workfiles when you are working on a Cloud based project.