Back up with Time Machine
Automatically back up all your files with Time Machine, which is built in to your Mac, or choose another backup method.
Create a backupStore files in iCloud
You can also use iCloud and iCloud Drive to store files, such as your photos, documents, and music.
For those who don't want a technical setup to backup their Mac, Time Machine is a. As soon as you do, macOS will show a dialog box requesting confirmation that you want to use that drive with Time Machine, and ask whether to encrypt the backup disk or not. When you choose Use as Backup Disk, Time Machine starts backing up all of your data. The process could take several hours, depending on the number of files and type of drive. Most Mac users rely on Apple's backup solution, Time Machine.As useful and generally reliable as it is, Time Machine doesn't support the essential '3-2-1' backup rule: to have three copies of your data — one in production and two copies — across two different types of media, with one copy stored offsite. If you erased your backup disk and began having trouble, reselecting it may fix the problem. After reselecting the backup disk and pointing it to the folder this fixed the issue. It took a few minutes for everything to work itself out but the system is backing up again. I found this solution here: OS X El Capitan: If Time Machine can't find.
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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Free up storage on your Mac
macOS can save space by storing your content in the cloud. This isn't a backup, but it includes new tools to make it easier to find and remove large or unwanted files before you make a backup.
Erase or format a storage device
You can use Disk Utility if you need to erase or format a storage device.
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