To back up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to your Mac running macOS Catalina or later, start by plugging your iOS device into your Mac. Open a Finder window and select your device name in the sidebar. If it’s your first time connecting, click “Trust” and confirm on your device. Then, to initiate a backup, click “Backup Now.” For sensitive data, like passwords, select “Encrypt local backup,” set a password, and confirm. Enter your passcode on the device to start the backup. Once complete, check the “Last Backup” section for details. Your backup is now stored locally on your Mac.
Summary:
– To back up iOS devices to a Mac running macOS Catalina or later, connect the device to the Mac via USB.
– Open Finder on the Mac and select the connected device from the sidebar.
– Click “Trust” if it’s the first connection, and enter the device passcode if prompted.
– Initiate the backup process by clicking “Backup Now” in Finder.
– For sensitive data, enable encryption by selecting “Encrypt local backup,” setting a password, and confirming it on the device.