Can I use my Apple cloud storage as a Time Machine Backup?

Can I use my Apple cloud storage as a Time Machine Backup? I am using Mac OS Monterey 12.6.1. I am upgrading to a new Macbook Pro? My LacieII bought at Apple will no longer write.

MacBook Pro 15″

Posted on Jun 20, 2023 09:40 AM

Top-ranking reply

Niel

Community+ 2025

Level 10

739,511 points

Posted on Jun 20, 2023 09:46 AM

No.

(240821)

View in context

Similar questions

can use Time Machine backup online to my icloud? can use Time Machine backup online to my icloud? can I back up to my iCloud as I dot have external storage, also I want to know if I install the latest software update VENTURA to my MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2019) is it fine and safe because I dot was my Mac to stuck with new update if its not capable to it, looking forward to hearing from you soon.
578 1
Can Time Machine be backed up directly to your iCloud drive? I don't have a separate backup hard drive but I have 200 GB in my iCloud drive. Can I use Time Machine to backup directly to my iCloud account? Thanks in advance to all your input. Take care.
884 1
MacBook pro backup query Why not take backup in iCloud, for MacBook Pro. Time Machine is an headache all the time please suggest any updates and why don't apple create backup for MacBook in iCloud
307 1

2 replies

Top-ranking reply

Niel

Community+ 2025

Level 10

739,511 points

Jun 20, 2023 09:46 AM in response to martin55

No.

(240821)

tbirdvet

Level 6

16,697 points

Jun 20, 2023 10:12 AM in response to martin55

Always best to have your own backup and not just rely on any external backup source. Have more than one.

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

Can I use my Apple cloud storage as a Time Machine Backup?

Welcome to Apple Support Community

A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.

Learn more Sign up