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Tom Satori Author

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I have 3TB exteranl hard drive and want to back up on icloud? How do I do that?

I have a 3TB external Hard Drive can I back up on Icloud?

Posted on Oct 3, 2023 2:36 PM

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FoxFifth

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Posted on Oct 3, 2023 2:40 PM

Apple offers iCloud Backup for iPhones and iPads but not for Mac or Windows computers or drives.

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 the Apple article: 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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