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backup external hard drive to iCloud

How do I back up my external hard drive to iCloud?


MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Dec 8, 2022 11:47 AM

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Posted on Dec 8, 2022 12:17 PM

Hello,


It is not possible to backup a Mac or an external hard drive to iCloud. Your only option is to do local backups using Time Machine (on another external drive, not the one you wish to back up). A local backup will allow you to backup your external drive.

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Dec 8, 2022 12:17 PM in response to k.n.h.

Hello,


It is not possible to backup a Mac or an external hard drive to iCloud. Your only option is to do local backups using Time Machine (on another external drive, not the one you wish to back up). A local backup will allow you to backup your external drive.

backup external hard drive to iCloud

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