Apple Intelligence is now available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac!

⏺ Join the discussion

⏺ Press release

⏺ Watch the video

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

tenolanmd Author

Level 1

4 points

Time Machine saved to external drive

I reformatted my new 2T external drive for 2nd time. Not able to put new folder on drive after Time Machine backup to disc.

iMac 21.5″, macOS 14.0

Posted on Oct 4, 2023 3:19 PM

Reply

Top-ranking reply

Level 10

146,180 points

Posted on Oct 4, 2023 7:52 PM

I understand you want to create a folder on an external hard disk drive designated for Time Machine backups. Is that correct?

We may no longer do that. Time Machine backup drives are "read only".

View in context

Similar questions

3 replies

Top-ranking reply

Level 10

146,180 points

Oct 4, 2023 7:52 PM in response to tenolanmd

I understand you want to create a folder on an external hard disk drive designated for Time Machine backups. Is that correct?

We may no longer do that. Time Machine backup drives are "read only".

Reply

Level 6

14,315 points

Oct 5, 2023 10:47 AM in response to tenolanmd

Do not try put other files on the same drive as a TM backup even if partitioned. Do not put all your eggs in one basket as the saying goes.

Reply

tenolanmd Author

Level 1

4 points

Oct 5, 2023 11:42 AM in response to tenolanmd

I have a second external for images worth saving. Thanks

Reply

Time Machine saved to external drive

Welcome to Apple Support Community

A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.

Learn more Sign up