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How do I verify an iCloud backup of my MacBookpro?

How do I verify an iCloud backup of my MacBook pro?

Posted on Jan 8, 2021 2:05 PM

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Posted on Jan 8, 2021 2:25 PM

I'm not sure what you mean by that. Apple offers iCloud Backup for iPhones and iPads but not for Mac computers. You can sync some data to iCloud, but I'm also not sure what you mean by verify when referring to syncing.


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.


Also see: https://support.apple.com/mac-backup


And more information on syncing in:

Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support

and

iCloud Drive FAQ - Apple Support

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Jan 8, 2021 2:25 PM in response to LP_MacBook

I'm not sure what you mean by that. Apple offers iCloud Backup for iPhones and iPads but not for Mac computers. You can sync some data to iCloud, but I'm also not sure what you mean by verify when referring to syncing.


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.


Also see: https://support.apple.com/mac-backup


And more information on syncing in:

Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support

and

iCloud Drive FAQ - Apple Support

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