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How do I know if my MacBook is backed up to the iCloud?

How do I know that my MacBook is backed up to iCloud?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Mar 26, 2021 7:18 AM

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FoxFifth

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Posted on Mar 26, 2021 9:12 AM

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: How to back up your Mac - Official Apple Support

And more information on syncing in:

Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support

and

iCloud Drive FAQ - Apple Support

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