do i need to keep power on to my mac at night to have backup performed

do i need to keep power on to my mac at night to have it perform backups?

iMac 27", macOS 10.15

Posted on May 25, 2020 6:50 AM

Reply

Top-ranking reply

den.thed

Level 10

91,522 points

Posted on May 25, 2020 6:56 AM

If you are using Time Machine then NO, the backup are done hourly and they will resume when you wake or startup the iMac.

View in context

Similar questions

How backup works on my MacBook Air How do you backup a MacBook Air system to a memory stick?
1054 1
do i keep my backup device plugged in all the time When using time machine do I keep my backup device plugged in all the time so it will automatically backup or can I just plug it in and manually backup.
686 2
Macbook Pro backups When backing up from laptop to an external hard drive, must i be connected an internet network and to a power source?
248 5

1 reply

Top-ranking reply

den.thed

Level 10

91,522 points

May 25, 2020 6:56 AM in response to maboyfl6732

If you are using Time Machine then NO, the backup are done hourly and they will resume when you wake or startup the iMac.

Reply

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.

do i need to keep power on to my mac at night to have backup performed

Welcome to Apple Support Community

A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.

Learn more Sign up