can time machine be used with iCloud
Can i configure Time machine to automatically backup to iCloud? this seems like a sensible way to manage backups
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Can i configure Time machine to automatically backup to iCloud? this seems like a sensible way to manage backups
No. Only with an external device. See: Backup disks you can use with Time Machine - Apple Support
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
No. Only with an external device. See: Backup disks you can use with Time Machine - Apple Support
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
Thanks for your reply.
Why not though?
This seems like a missed opportunity.
This is primarily a user-to-user support forum; other Apple users like you. Ours is not to reason why (or why not)!
can time machine be used with iCloud