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 Infomaniak 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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Configure the backup

To configure the backup with Acronis:

1. Click here to access the Acronis Console with the credentials obtained after adding the device (need help?).
2. Download and install the Acronis Agent for macOS (need help?):
   
   
    
   • Also refer to the chapter below regarding the disk access requested by the installer.
3. Click on Register the machine at the end of the Cyber Protect installation:
   
4. Do not modify the proposed code, choose the user concerned if necessary and click on Verify code:
   
   • Refer to this other guide if the machine registration fails.
5. Create a backup plan.

Password and access permissions

During the installation of the desktop app (point 2 above), the required password is that of your Mac (user account)

You will also need to grant (from macOS settings) full disk access to the Acronis Cyber-Protect-Service Agent:

Access and restore saved files

Refer to this other guide for restoring your data.