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Back up macOS with Acronis on Swiss Backup
Update 06/04/2026
This guide details how to back up an Apple macOS computer using Acronis on Swiss Backup, the backup solution in a Swiss independent cloud.
Prerequisites
- Check the macOS versions supported by the Acronis Agent.
- Have an Swiss Backup Infomaniak account 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.
Configure 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 Acronis Agent for macOS (need help?):

- Also, refer to the chapter below regarding disk access requested by the installer.
- Click on Register machine at the end of the Cyber Protect installation:

- Do not change the code provided, select the relevant user if necessary, and click on Verify code:

- Refer to this other guide if machine registration fails.
- Create a backup plan.
Password and access permissions
During the installation of the desktop app (point 2 above), the required password is your Mac's password (user account).
You will also need to grant (from macOS settings) full disk access to the Acronis Cyber-Protect-Service Agent:
Accessing and restoring backed-up files
Refer to this other guide for restoring your data.
Link to this FAQ: https://faq.infomaniak.com/2281
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