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Can I backup my Time Machine drive to iCloud?

Can I backup my time machine drive to ICloud




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iMac 21.5″, macOS 11.5

Posted on Sep 27, 2021 8:55 AM

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Posted on Sep 27, 2021 9:10 AM

Sorry, no.

Also be aware that 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

Access and manage files in your iCloud Drive - Apple Support

and

Add your Desktop and Documents files to iCloud Drive - Apple Support

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Sep 27, 2021 9:10 AM in response to 2artsy4u

Sorry, no.

Also be aware that 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

Access and manage files in your iCloud Drive - Apple Support

and

Add your Desktop and Documents files to iCloud Drive - Apple Support

Can I backup my Time Machine drive to iCloud?

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