How to set up a shared network Time Machine folder backup on multiple Macs

How to Set Up a Shared Time Machine Backup Folder on Mac

On the Mac you want to set as the Time Machine backup destination:

1. In macOS Ventura, open System Settings>General
2. Now select Sharing and turn on File Sharing - second option from the top
3. Click "i" Information Button
4. Now select optionsand make sure "Share files and folders using SMB" is checked, click to complete
5. Click the button at the bottom of the shared folder list
6. Select the folder you want to use for sharing (or create a new folder) folder and then Click Add
7. Control-click the folder name and select Advanced Options
8. Select Share as Time Machine Backup Destination
   • You can also limit the backup to a certain GB threshold
9. Once completed, select Sure

How to Backup a Mac to a Shared Network Folder

For Macs that want to save Time Machine backups to a shared folder:

1. OpenSystem settings
2. Select"General" > "Time Machine"
3. Click on the ## in the lower left corner # Button
4. Select shared folder

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