Sync External Drive to icloud

How can I sync external drive to icloud?

When I google, steps are only to back up, but I like to sync.

Can I back up external drive to icloud with TimeMachine?

Please help.

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Oct 28, 2022 05:57 AM

Top-ranking reply

muguy

Level 10

89,972 points

Posted on Oct 28, 2022 08:55 AM

You cannot sync an external drive to iCloud or backup an external drive to iCloud.

View in context

Similar questions

sync iCloud to external hard drive I have a WD Passport External Hard Drive that I want to sync to iCloud.
492 3
Can I backup (not move) all my files on my mac (documents + all photos, videos, music) using iCloud? I never get around to backing up to an external drive. I pay for iCloud because I thought it backed up all the files on my mac mini. I don't want to only store files in the cloud - I want them on my mac but also have copies in icloud in case my hard drive crashes or is stolen. Everything I read either talks about syncing a phone or talks about storing my mac files on icloud instead of on my mac hard drive. Can someone explain? thanks.
1878 6
How can I include parts of my iCloud drive in my regular Time Machine back-ups? I'm trying to include the contents of some of my iCloud drive in my Time Machine back-ups. This is not for Photos, or Messages, etc. It's for one folder I store in the iCloud that I want to have included on the Time Machine. Thanks!
520 1

2 replies

Top-ranking reply

muguy

Level 10

89,972 points

Oct 28, 2022 08:55 AM in response to satssd

You cannot sync an external drive to iCloud or backup an external drive to iCloud.

satssd Author

Level 1

8 points

Oct 28, 2022 09:14 AM in response to muguy

Thanks 🙏

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.

Sync External Drive to icloud

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