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Can I back up my Mac to the cloud

I have a mac book pro. Can I back all my files and folders up onto the cloud?


Posted on Feb 6, 2021 2:00 PM

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Posted on Feb 6, 2021 2:02 PM

Apple offers iCloud Backup for iPhones and iPads but not for Mac computers.


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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Feb 6, 2021 2:02 PM in response to ladonnafromhattiesburg

Apple offers iCloud Backup for iPhones and iPads but not for Mac computers.


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

Feb 6, 2021 2:07 PM in response to ladonnafromhattiesburg

ladonnafromhattiesburg wrote:

I have a mac book pro. Can I back all my files and folders up onto the cloud?


The iCloud is more of a synch service , iCloud Drive offers a bit more— but I would not depend on this for valuable back up of user date.


your AppleID is given 5GB of free storage for synch to iCLoud.

Apple iCloud


Set up iCloud Drive - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204025


https://appletoolbox.com/icloud-and-icloud-drive-ten-questions-qa/



3-2-1 Backup Strategy: three copies of your data, two different methods, and one offsite.


— How to create a boot clone https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-10081

—Back up your Mac with Time Machine: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201250

—Use DiskUtility Restore feature https://support.apple.com/guide/disk-utility/restore-a-disk-dskutl14062/mac

note: >System Preferences>Security & Privacy >Privacy>Full Disk Access

unlock the padlock, press the + button and add Disk Utility



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