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can use Time Machine backup online to my icloud?

can use Time Machine backup online to my icloud?



can I back up to my iCloud as I dot have external storage, also I want to know if I install the latest software update VENTURA to my MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2019) is it fine and safe because I dot was my Mac to stuck with new update if its not capable to it, looking forward to hearing from you soon.



MacBook Air

Posted on Nov 25, 2022 5:32 PM

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Posted on Nov 25, 2022 6:24 PM

Time Machine cannot backup to iCloud. It will only backup to external storage devices. See: Backup disks you can use with Time Machine - Apple Support


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



Also, a 2019 MacBook Air is compatible with the latest version of macOS Ventura.

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Nov 25, 2022 6:24 PM in response to chichoboss

Time Machine cannot backup to iCloud. It will only backup to external storage devices. See: Backup disks you can use with Time Machine - Apple Support


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



Also, a 2019 MacBook Air is compatible with the latest version of macOS Ventura.

can use Time Machine backup online to my icloud?

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