How do I back up my PC to I-Cloud

How do I back up my PC to I-Cloud


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Posted on Nov 1, 2021 12:49 PM

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Posted on Nov 1, 2021 12:55 PM

Apple offers iCloud Backup for iPhones and iPads but not for Mac (or Windows) 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.


For Windows, see: Set up and use iCloud for Windows - Apple Support



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Nov 1, 2021 12:55 PM in response to ariu288

Apple offers iCloud Backup for iPhones and iPads but not for Mac (or Windows) 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.


For Windows, see: Set up and use iCloud for Windows - Apple Support



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