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Can Time Machine be backed up directly to your iCloud drive?

I don't have a separate backup hard drive but I have 200 GB in my iCloud drive. Can I use Time Machine to backup directly to my iCloud account?


Thanks in advance to all your input. Take care.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.5

Posted on Aug 26, 2022 4:55 PM

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Posted on Aug 26, 2022 4:58 PM

Sorry, no. See: Backup disks you can use with Time Machine - Apple Support


Also:

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: How to back up your Mac - Official Apple Support


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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Aug 26, 2022 4:58 PM in response to MrBkH

Sorry, no. See: Backup disks you can use with Time Machine - Apple Support


Also:

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: How to back up your Mac - Official Apple Support


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




Can Time Machine be backed up directly to your iCloud drive?

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