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How to save music in iCloud without subscription?

Hi There,


I just subscribed to iCloud yesterday. Currently wishing I hadn't.....


I would like to back up my music files (I've paid for the storage so why not?).

These are 98% from my CDs, not purchased through Apple Music/iTunes.

I have no intention of taking out a paid subscription Apple Music (which does an automatic backup as I understand). I don't buy music from Apple.


However, the iCloud says I can't upload folders, only files, meaning it seems I may have to do the mp3 files one by one, and they will be completely disorganised once done.


Has anyone found a sensible way to back up their 'iTunes Music' folder from their MacBook hard drive to iCloud?

I have found forums describing ways to do this using iTunes, but iTunes does not run on the newer operating systems.


Many Thanks


pjam

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Jan 10, 2022 3:33 AM

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Posted on Jan 10, 2022 6:45 AM

Hi,


Okay, let me ask this a different way. If I wish an off-site back-up of my music files, but iCloud won't allow it and Apple Music is not a back-up service, then how do I back up my music files?


(And I am afraid - what use is iCloud? ather expensive given it does not allow back-up of all my data, I will be cancelling the subscription).


Pjam

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Jan 10, 2022 6:45 AM in response to pjam101

Hi,


Okay, let me ask this a different way. If I wish an off-site back-up of my music files, but iCloud won't allow it and Apple Music is not a back-up service, then how do I back up my music files?


(And I am afraid - what use is iCloud? ather expensive given it does not allow back-up of all my data, I will be cancelling the subscription).


Pjam

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Jimzgoldfinch
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Jan 10, 2022 4:38 AM in response to pjam101

Hi,

Icloud storage is not meant for music iCloud+ plans and pricing – Apple Support (UK) and Access and manage your files in iCloud Drive – Apple Support (UK).


Apple Music and iTunes Match use iCloud music library. Turn on Sync Library with Apple Music – Apple Support (UK). The music app replaced iTunes on MacOS Catalina or newer. What happened to iTunes? – Apple Support (UK). Whilst you will have cloud access, these subscriptions should not be regarded as back up services.


Jim


I suggest that you use Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support



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