To turn off iCloud backup on your Mac, follow these steps:
1. Click on the Apple menu () in the top-left corner of your screen.
2. Select “System Preferences” from the dropdown menu.
3. In the System Preferences window, click on “Apple ID,” which is represented by your name and profile picture.
4. A new window will open with various options related to your Apple ID. Click on the “iCloud” tab.
5. Once you’re in the iCloud settings, click on the “Manage” button located next to the “Storage” indicator.
6. In the iCloud storage management window, you’ll see a list of all the backups for your devices. Select the backup you want to delete by clicking on it.
7. To delete the selected backup, click on the “-” (minus) button at the bottom-left corner of the window.
8. A confirmation pop-up will appear asking if you want to delete the backup. Click on “Delete” to proceed.
If you want to remove all backups for a specific device and turn off iCloud backup completely, simply choose the “Delete” option when asked to confirm the deletion.
It’s important to note that turning off iCloud backup means your device won’t automatically back up to iCloud anymore. However, any existing backups will remain in iCloud until you manually delete them.
If you have multiple devices using the same Apple ID, you can repeat these steps to turn off iCloud backup for each device individually.
By disabling iCloud backup, you’ll need to find an alternative method to back up your data regularly. You can choose to back up your Mac using Time Machine or use third-party backup solutions available in the market.
I hope this guide helps you turn off iCloud backup on your Mac. If you have any further questions or need clarification, feel free to ask.