Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

Does time machine work when my mac is sleep?

Hello everyone,


This is my first time using Time Machine.


So, when my mac is in sleep mode is it still making the backup?



Thanks,

Johnny

MacBook Pro 15″, OS X 10.11

Posted on Jun 12, 2020 1:11 PM

Reply
Question marked as Best reply

Posted on Jun 12, 2020 4:41 PM

Time Machine runs once an hour, so in theory sometime in the hour preceeding when you put yoru Mac to sleep it was backed up. At most you lose maybe an hour of changes. Maybe only 10 minutes. It all depends on when Time Machine ran, and when you put your Mac to sleep.

6 replies

Does time machine work when my mac is sleep?

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple ID.