Sharing iCloud 2 TB with family

I backup my Mac on a 2TB iCloud account. How can I back up my wife's old MacAir using the same 2 TB?



MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.7

Posted on Dec 23, 2024 9:29 AM

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Posted on Dec 23, 2024 9:50 AM

You can share the storage by using the following instructions: Share iCloud+ with your family - Apple Support


However, be aware that Apple offers iCloud Backup for iPhones and iPads but not for Mac 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

Set up iCloud Drive on all your devices - Apple Support

and

Add your Desktop and Documents files to iCloud Drive - Apple Support



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Dec 23, 2024 9:50 AM in response to Troutbum63

You can share the storage by using the following instructions: Share iCloud+ with your family - Apple Support


However, be aware that Apple offers iCloud Backup for iPhones and iPads but not for Mac 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

Set up iCloud Drive on all your devices - Apple Support

and

Add your Desktop and Documents files to iCloud Drive - Apple Support



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