Do iPhone computer and iCloud backups coexist?

Hello,

I've recently backed up my iPhone to my computer.

If I backup to iCloud as well, will the backup manager delete, or alter my computer backup, or will it show two backups? One to my computer and one to iCloud?

Thx

Posted on Feb 20, 2026 10:51 AM

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Posted on Feb 20, 2026 11:34 AM

NCGuy wrote:

Hello,
I've recently backed up my iPhone to my computer.
If I backup to iCloud as well, will the backup manager delete, or alter my computer backup, or will it show two backups? One to my computer and one to iCloud?
Thx

No it will not delete or alter the other backup.

It only removes previous backups if you backup to iTunes or iCloud again.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766


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Feb 20, 2026 11:34 AM in response to NCGuy

NCGuy wrote:

Hello,
I've recently backed up my iPhone to my computer.
If I backup to iCloud as well, will the backup manager delete, or alter my computer backup, or will it show two backups? One to my computer and one to iCloud?
Thx

No it will not delete or alter the other backup.

It only removes previous backups if you backup to iTunes or iCloud again.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766


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