time machine back-up to iCloud drive

Is this possible? Using El Captain 10.11.6

Posted on Jul 17, 2022 12:25 PM

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Posted on Jul 17, 2022 12:27 PM

No. Time Machine requires an external hard drive.

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Jul 17, 2022 12:27 PM in response to EverthingIsRosie

No. Time Machine requires an external hard drive.

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