backup documents to iCloud

Hi there, theres no option to back up my documents and files to my iCloud on my Macbook. Thats the only reason I turned it on.

MacBook Air 13", OS X 10.11

Posted on Jan 24, 2020 6:20 PM

Top-ranking reply

macjack

Level 10

111,242 points

Posted on Jan 25, 2020 3:53 PM

iCloud is not meant as a backup solution, rather it is a syncing service to keep certain files up to date across all your devices. For a complete backup solution use Time Machine or a cloning software like SuperDuper! or CarbonCopy Cloner.

View in context

Similar questions

3 replies

Top-ranking reply

macjack

Level 10

111,242 points

Jan 25, 2020 3:53 PM in response to ananeic

Jan 24, 2020 6:26 PM in response to ananeic

Make sure your computer is completely up to date, first.

This should help: Set up iCloud Drive - Apple Support

Jan 25, 2020 3:48 PM in response to ananeic

I use Dropbox Plus for simple backup tasks. iCloud tends to complicate things IMO.

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

backup documents to iCloud