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time machine and multiple macs.

Can I use the same backup device with time machine on my imac and macbook pro?

iMac 27" 5K, macOS 10.14

Posted on Jul 10, 2019 1:04 PM

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Posted on Jul 10, 2019 5:38 PM

If you mean can you backup both the iMac and the MacBook Pro to the same external drive with Time Machine, yes.

Just make sure you have enough space for 2x-3x the data on both Macs.

You can share out the external on the iMac as a Time Machine destination and backup the MacBook Pro over WiFi.

I use different drives for my Mini and my MBP's, but the different backups can coexist on the same drive.

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