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do i need to format an external SSD before using it for time machine?

do i need to format an external SSD before using it for time machine?

iMac 27″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jun 25, 2022 01:09 PM

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Posted on Jun 25, 2022 01:20 PM

See the following from Backup disks you can use with Time Machine - Apple Support

If the disk isn't using the correct format, Time Machine will prompt you to erase it.

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Jun 25, 2022 01:20 PM in response to jimbo_98

See the following from Backup disks you can use with Time Machine - Apple Support

If the disk isn't using the correct format, Time Machine will prompt you to erase it.

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