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set up icloud backup

I was using a different backup, but have disconnected this, and now want my backup to be iCloud.

iMac 21.5″ 4K, macOS 13.6

Posted on Oct 26, 2023 8:11 AM

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Posted on Oct 26, 2023 8:21 AM

iCloud Backup your iMac or a Windows PC? Apple offers iCloud Backup for iPhones and iPads but not for Mac or Windows 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 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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Oct 26, 2023 8:21 AM in response to janfromboise

iCloud Backup your iMac or a Windows PC? Apple offers iCloud Backup for iPhones and iPads but not for Mac or Windows 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 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



set up icloud backup

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