Please follow this procedure to set up a backup using Time Machine:
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If you have not done so already, set up your Seagate Central.
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Open System Preferences and then select Time Machine.
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Select the option Select Backup Disk.
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Select your Seagate Central, which will be TM BACKUP from the list of backup options. (Optional: You may check the Encrypt Backups box.)
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Once the drive is selected, click on Use Disk.
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If prompted, enter the name and password that correspond to the user’s account on the Seagate Central.
Note: Your Mac will auto-populate the user name field with your computer's user name. This will need to be changed to the Central's user name, along with the corresponding password.
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For more information on Time Machine backups, such as restoring files or your entire system, refer to Apple Time Machine Support.
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If you have existing backups, choose the option that best suits you.
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If you chose to encrypt your backup in Step 5, choose a secure password and select Encrypt Disk.
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Your backup launches. Please allow at least a few hours for your first backup. Subsequent backups will be much quicker.
