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How do I back up my iCloud data onto an External HD?

I like to back things up doubly. How do I back up my iCloud data on an External HD?

Posted on Mar 4, 2021 5:43 PM

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Posted on Mar 6, 2021 11:29 PM

As per the article Other ways to back up and restore files - Apple Support

Cloud-based services don't require you to connect an external hard drive to your Mac. For example, iCloudcan automatically store your photoscalendarscontactsnotespasswords, and more. And it includes iCloud Drive, which can store documents, desktop files, and other files of your choosing. To access those files, you just need to be signed in to iCloud. Other cloud-based services are available from third parties.

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Mar 6, 2021 11:29 PM in response to lunarbrouner

As per the article Other ways to back up and restore files - Apple Support

Cloud-based services don't require you to connect an external hard drive to your Mac. For example, iCloudcan automatically store your photoscalendarscontactsnotespasswords, and more. And it includes iCloud Drive, which can store documents, desktop files, and other files of your choosing. To access those files, you just need to be signed in to iCloud. Other cloud-based services are available from third parties.

How do I back up my iCloud data onto an External HD?

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