backup documents to iCloud

Hi there, theres no option to back up my documents and files to my iCloud on my Macbook. Thats the only reason I turned it on.

MacBook Air 13", OS X 10.11

Posted on Jan 24, 2020 6:20 PM

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uwu_senpai

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Posted on Jan 24, 2020 6:26 PM

Make sure your computer is completely up to date, first.

This should help: Set up iCloud Drive - Apple Support

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uwu_senpai

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Jan 24, 2020 6:26 PM in response to ananeic

Make sure your computer is completely up to date, first.

This should help: Set up iCloud Drive - Apple Support

macjack

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Jan 25, 2020 3:53 PM in response to ananeic

iCloud is not meant as a backup solution, rather it is a syncing service to keep certain files up to date across all your devices. For a complete backup solution use Time Machine or a cloning software like SuperDuper! or CarbonCopy Cloner.

Jan 25, 2020 3:48 PM in response to ananeic

I use Dropbox Plus for simple backup tasks. iCloud tends to complicate things IMO.

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