Use OneDrive instead of iCloud

Can I use OneDrive instead of iCloud for storage and backup

Posted on Jan 12, 2024 02:45 PM

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Posted on Jul 15, 2024 02:54 AM

I feel like this doesn't fully answer the question.

I have a similar question.


I currently have icloud drive setup for documents and desktop.

I also have a one drive subscription.


How - if at all - can I sync those folders with one drive as well as with iCloud drive?

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Jan 12, 2024 03:14 PM in response to Jude8108

You can use OneDrive or iCloud or both, but they don't have identical capabilities.

For example, you cannot use OneDrive to automatically sync iCloud Photos. See: Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support


Also note that 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.


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


And more information on syncing in:

Set up and use iCloud Photos - Apple Support

and

Access and manage your files in iCloud Drive - Apple Support

and

Add your Desktop and Documents files to iCloud Drive - Apple Support




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