Back up iCloud Drive as plain files and folders.

Reserve copies iCloud Drive to storage you control while preserving the source folder structure. Use it for local backups, external drives, or mounted NAS destinations.

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Preserve folder structure

Reserve keeps iCloud Drive content in plain directories so the backup stays easy to inspect in Finder.

Download iCloud-only files

Offloaded files can be downloaded during the backup rather than left behind because they were not already local.

Choose your sources

Reserve can use the main iCloud Drive root and additional folders you authorize when you need more than the default scope.

Backup Modes

Pick the behavior that matches the job.

Incremental

Copy only new or changed files after the first backup to keep regular runs efficient.

Full

Create a fresh standalone copy of the selected iCloud Drive content every time.

Mirror

Keep the destination aligned with the source, including removing files that were deleted upstream.

Scheduled backups

Run iCloud Drive backups daily, weekly, or monthly when you want regular coverage without starting each run by hand.

Destination Options

Choose the storage that makes sense for your setup.

Backup to an external drive

Keep a separate physical copy of your iCloud Drive documents on an SSD or HDD that is not your main startup disk.

Backup to a mounted NAS

Use a NAS or network share that is mounted on your Mac as the backup destination for centralized storage.

Backup to a local folder

Start with a folder on your Mac if you want the simplest setup and move the backup elsewhere later.

Looking for NAS-specific guidance? See the backup to NAS page.

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