Time Machine automatically backs up files on your Mac, including apps, documents, system files, emails, and more. If the original files are deleted or corrupted, or if your Mac's hard drive fails, restore your files from a Time Machine backup. This article provides instructions for verifying Time Machine backups using a network storage device or a local storage drive.
How do I know if Time Machine is backing up?
If you back up your files to a network location with Time Machine, verifying your backups is a simple process.
Select the Time Machine icon in the Mac menu bar.
Hold down the Option key.
