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### Removing data in remote storage

If `--cloud` option is provided, command deletes unused data not only in local
DVC cache, but also in remote storage. It means it can be dangerous since in
most cases removing data locally and in remote storage is irreversible.
If the `--cloud` option is provided, this command deletes unused data from the
[default remote storage](/doc/command-reference/remote/default) **in addition**
to deleting it from the local DVC cache. To specify a DVC remote to delete from,
use `--remote` as well.
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What happens if you use --remote without --cloud?

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Looks like the remote is ignored and it operates locally instead. A bit confusing but this text is correct ATM.

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p.s. It should probably fail or give a clearer warning at least. Want me to create an issue about it on the core repo @dberenbaum ?

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p.p.s. the warning is always the same even with -c:

WARNING: This will remove all cache except items used in the workspace of the current repo.

No mention of cloud/remotes.

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Okay, opened treeverse/dvc#6970


The default remote is cleaned (see `dvc config core.remote`) unless the
`--remote` option is used.
> ⚠️ This is dangerous -- cloud/remote data deletion is irreversible unless
> there is another DVC remote or a manual backup.

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