how do I initiate a backup in icloud?
How do I initiate a backup to my iCloud storage?
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15
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Apple offers iCloud Backup for iPhones and iPads but not for Mac computers.
It is possible to sync data from a Mac to iCloud if you turn on those options (e.g., iCloud Photos, iCloud Drive including the Desktop & Documents option). Syncing has some of the benefits of a backup (and the benefit of being offsite) but is not the same as a backup. Major differences include the fact that not everything on your Mac can be synced and the fact that if you delete something, accidentally or otherwise, there is only a limited time period (30 days in most cases) during which it can be recovered.
Syncing to iCloud normally occurs dynamically after any change is made to synced data. If that is what you are asking about and if it is not happening, please reply with more information.
Also see: How to back up your Mac - Official Apple Support
And more information on syncing in:
Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support
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