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How to set up time machine backup to icloud?

How can I set up Time Machine on my Mac to backup to Icloud? It doesn't give me that option when I choose 'back up automatically' under TM preferences.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jan 27, 2021 11:53 AM

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Posted on Jan 27, 2021 1:18 PM

Backup disks you can use with Time Machine - Apple Support lists options/devices for using Time Machine states:

"Time Machine can back up certain external storage devices connected to your Mac or available on your network."


Dropbox is a separate service, and will not integrate with Time Machine.


In other words, some type of external storage device is required.


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Jan 27, 2021 1:18 PM in response to Machelp2112

Backup disks you can use with Time Machine - Apple Support lists options/devices for using Time Machine states:

"Time Machine can back up certain external storage devices connected to your Mac or available on your network."


Dropbox is a separate service, and will not integrate with Time Machine.


In other words, some type of external storage device is required.


How to set up time machine backup to icloud?

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