How can I backup on my external drive

Raarkd wrote:

Certainly we use our own external backup, but how do I connect to it????

Did you see in the Apple supported link anywhere about external hard drives? No you didn't it's either icloud or itunes, pick one.

Raarkd wrote:

How can I backup iPad on my 1 TB external drive

How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support