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Does TimeMachine back up iCloud data?

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Posted on Aug 20, 2022 10:18 AM

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Posted on Aug 20, 2022 10:41 AM

Only if the data is on your computer. In other words, if you have optimize Mac turned on and files get offloaded, they will not be included in a backup.

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Aug 20, 2022 10:41 AM in response to toniwv

Only if the data is on your computer. In other words, if you have optimize Mac turned on and files get offloaded, they will not be included in a backup.

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