How do I use iCloud to backup my Mac?

iCloud help only tells me that if I look at Settings>MYNAME>iCloud>Manage>Backups it will show a list of which device backups are being stored in iCloud. In my case this is none - because I don't know how to add a device

Posted on Nov 5, 2023 5:16 PM

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Posted on Nov 5, 2023 5:34 PM

Your Mac cannot backup to iCloud. You can backup using Time Machine (or similar) to an external drive.

How to back up your Mac - Official Apple Support


Your iDevices can store a backup on iCloud.

How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


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