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Backup macOS with Acronis on Swiss Backup
This guide details how to back up an Apple macOS computer using Acronis on Swiss Backup, the backup solution in an independent Swiss cloud.
Prerequisites
- Check the macOS versions supported by the Acronis Agent.
- Have a Swiss Backup space with Infomaniak with an available device quota (minimum 1) for macOS
- If necessary, increase the device quota according to your needs.
- Add the device in the Infomaniak Manager to receive login credentials.
⚠️ For additional assistance, contact a partner or submit a request for proposal — also, read about the host's role.
Configure the Backup
To configure the backup with Acronis:
- Log in to the Acronis Console (acronis.infomaniak.com) — read this guide (click here) if needed.
- Download and install the Acronis Agent for macOS.
- Click on Register Machine at the end of the installation
- Do not modify the proposed code, choose the relevant user if necessary, and click on Verify Code
- Create a backup plan.
Grant Full Disk Access
If necessary, grant full disk access to the Cyber-Protect-Service Agent Acronis. The password required to unlock the padlock is your Mac's (user account) password:
For restoration, read this guide (click here).
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