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How can i tell if my iMac is backed-up on iCloud?

How can I tell if some or all data on my iMac is stored or backed-up on iCloud?

iMac 27″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Dec 27, 2020 8:33 AM

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Posted on Dec 27, 2020 9:14 AM

Apple offers iCloud Backup for iPhones and iPads but not for Mac computers.


It is possible to sync data from a Mac to iCloud if you turn on those options (e.g., iCloud Photos, iCloud Drive including the Desktop & Documents option). Syncing has some of the benefits of a backup (and the benefit of being offsite) but is not the same as a backup. Major differences include the fact that not everything on your Mac can be synced and the fact that if you delete something, accidentally or otherwise, there is only a limited time period (30 days in most cases) during which it can be recovered.


You can use an internet browser (e.g., Safari) and log into www.icloud.com to see what, if any, synced data you have in iCloud.


Also see: How to back up your Mac - Official Apple Support

And more information on syncing in:

Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support

and

iCloud Drive FAQ - Apple Support

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Dec 27, 2020 9:14 AM in response to disco10

Apple offers iCloud Backup for iPhones and iPads but not for Mac computers.


It is possible to sync data from a Mac to iCloud if you turn on those options (e.g., iCloud Photos, iCloud Drive including the Desktop & Documents option). Syncing has some of the benefits of a backup (and the benefit of being offsite) but is not the same as a backup. Major differences include the fact that not everything on your Mac can be synced and the fact that if you delete something, accidentally or otherwise, there is only a limited time period (30 days in most cases) during which it can be recovered.


You can use an internet browser (e.g., Safari) and log into www.icloud.com to see what, if any, synced data you have in iCloud.


Also see: How to back up your Mac - Official Apple Support

And more information on syncing in:

Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support

and

iCloud Drive FAQ - Apple Support

How can i tell if my iMac is backed-up on iCloud?

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