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Back up macOS with Acronis on Swiss Backup
This guide details how to back up an Apple macOS computer using Swiss Backup, the backup solution in an independent Swiss cloud.
Prerequisites
- Check the macOS versions supported by the Acronis Agent.‍
- Have a Infomaniak Swiss Backup space with an available device quota (minimum 1) for macOS:
- If necessary, increase the device quota according to your needs
- Add the device to the Infomaniak Manager to receive the login credentials
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Set up the backup
To configure the backup with Acronis:
- Click here to access the Acronis Console with the credentials obtained after adding the device (need help?).
- Download and install the Agent Acronis for macOS.
- Click on Register the machine at the end of the installation:
- Do not modify the proposed code, select 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 Acronis Cyber-Protect-Service Agent. The password required to unlock the padlock is the one for your Mac (user account):
Access your backed-up files and restore them
Refer to this other guide to restore your data.
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