Newsroom Updates

> Introducing Apple Intelligence for iPhone, iPad, and Mac

> macOS Sequoia takes productivity and intelligence on Mac to new heights

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

User profile for user: redux47
redux47 Author
User level: Level 1
9 points

how to format an external drive used to back-up my Mac?

how to format an external drive used to back-up my Mac?


Posted on Dec 29, 2020 7:34 AM

Reply
Question marked as Best reply
User profile for user: Allan Jones
Allan Jones
User level: Level 9
69,560 points

Posted on Dec 29, 2020 8:18 AM

Find Disk Utility in Applications > Utilities. Then see this:


Erase and reformat a storage device in Disk Utility on Mac - Apple Support

View in context

Similar questions

1 reply

how to format an external drive used to back-up my Mac?

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