How to back up your iPhone or iPad with your Mac — by Apple Support

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Shows how to back up to a Mac using Finder (macOS Catalina or later), including the optional encrypted backup.

Quick steps

  1. Connect and authorize
  2. Set up encryption (optional)
  3. Start the backup
  4. Confirm completion

Paraphrased from the source. Menus can differ by version, so check the original for full details.

Read the full article on support.apple.com

Source: How to back up your iPhone or iPad with your Mac by Apple Support. Licence: Link only (©).

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