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
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
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
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
Sharing iCloud 2 TB with family