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How Do I restore my MacBook from iCloud

How to Restore my Macbook pro from iCloud backup

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.0

Posted on Nov 24, 2021 1:02 PM

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Posted on Nov 24, 2021 1:12 PM

Apple offers iCloud Backup for iPhones and iPads but not for Mac computers. You can sync data from a Mac to iCloud but there isn't a "restore" option as the synced data is the same on iCloud as on the Mac.


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 your files in iCloud Drive - Apple Support

and

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

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Nov 24, 2021 1:12 PM in response to aaskew1999

Apple offers iCloud Backup for iPhones and iPads but not for Mac computers. You can sync data from a Mac to iCloud but there isn't a "restore" option as the synced data is the same on iCloud as on the Mac.


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 your files in iCloud Drive - Apple Support

and

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

How Do I restore my MacBook from iCloud

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