How to fix 'Not enough space on WDMYCLOUD.local' for MacBook Air backup?

I keep getting a message that my backup was not completed because there isn't enough space on WDMYCLOUD.local. What can I do?

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MacBook Air 15″, macOS 15.3

Posted on Mar 29, 2025 6:26 AM

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mulberry58

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Mar 29, 2025 6:40 AM in response to Jewel30

Even if you use TimeMachine to back up your Mac to an external drive, some free space is needed on your internal drive.

This message’eans your internal hard driveon your Mac is nearly full, so try to make some space there

One tip: move your photolibrary to an external drive: this can save a lot of space.

Also: check your dowloads if there are big files you can remove or delete

Jewel30 Author

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Mar 29, 2025 10:26 AM in response to mulberry58

Thank you! Any recommendations on an external hard drive?

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