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Can I backup a Mac using iCloud only like iPhone or do I need to use time machine?

Mac mini 2018 or later

Posted on Jul 5, 2020 3:37 AM

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Posted on Jul 5, 2020 6:44 AM

If you want to backup your Mac, you will need to use an external drive and TimeMachine.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201250

If you use iCloud on your Mac, it is a sync service. You can use it to sync e.g. photos and files

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208682



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Jul 5, 2020 6:44 AM in response to The_KingII

If you want to backup your Mac, you will need to use an external drive and TimeMachine.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201250

If you use iCloud on your Mac, it is a sync service. You can use it to sync e.g. photos and files

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208682



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