Backing up your Mac is simple and important. We recommend it for everyone.
- Explore the world of Mac. Check out MacBook Pro, iMac Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, and more. Visit the Apple site to learn, buy, and get support.
- On Mac: Open System Preferences (click its icon in the Dock, or use the Apple icon at the top-left of the screen), then select iCloud and hit Manage at the bottom right of the next screen.
- How Apple iCloud works (and what to do when it doesn’t) Apple’s cloud-based storage, backup and syncing service is the glue that connects iOS and macOS and makes everything work seamlessly.
To join the iCloud revolution, you need an Apple ID. If you didn’t create an Apple ID during the initial Mountain Lion setup, you can create one from within the App Store. How to configure iCloud. You control all the settings for iCloud from Mountain Lion’s iCloud pane in System Preferences. Click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. Aug 07, 2020 Apple’s iCloud may be a terrific way to sync data between your iPhone, iPad, and computer, but the software also offers an effortless way to back up your devices. Backup information includes.
Back up with Time Machine
Time Machine is the built-in backup feature of your Mac. It’s a complete backup solution, but you can use other backup methods as well.
Create a backupStore files in iCloud
You can also use iCloud and iCloud Drive to store files, such as your photos, documents, and music.
Set up iCloud and iCloud DriveRestore your Mac from a backup
When you have a backup, you can use it to restore your files at any time, including after the original files are deleted from your Mac.
Restore from a backupPrepare your Mac for service
Making a backup is an important part of preparing your Mac for service, especially because some types of repair might require erasing or replacing your hard drive.
Get your Mac ready for serviceHow much space do I need for a backup?
To see the size of a specific file or folder, click it once and then press Command-I. To see storage information about your Mac, click the Apple menu in the top-left of your screen. Choose About This Mac and click the Storage tab. For Time Machine backups, it's good to use a drive that has at least twice the storage capacity of your Mac.
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