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Can you use time machine to backup a full mac to iCloud all at once ?

Can you use time machine to backup a full mac to iCloud all at once ?

iMac 27″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Oct 14, 2020 5:13 AM

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Posted on Oct 14, 2020 5:59 AM

No, TimeMachine backs up your Mac to an external drive. iCloud is a sync service rather than a backup tool

How to back up with TimeMachine: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201250

How to set up iCloud: https://support.apple.com/guide/icloud/set-up-icloud-mmfc0f1e2a/icloud

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Oct 14, 2020 5:59 AM in response to jean-luc242

No, TimeMachine backs up your Mac to an external drive. iCloud is a sync service rather than a backup tool

How to back up with TimeMachine: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201250

How to set up iCloud: https://support.apple.com/guide/icloud/set-up-icloud-mmfc0f1e2a/icloud

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