



The following step-by-step instructions on how to create an iTunes backup are given for iPhone, but apply to iPad and iPod touch too. However, In macOS 10.4 Mojave and earlier versions of macOS, backing up an iOS device to your Mac involves using the iTunes app. Since the release of macOS 10.5 Catalina in 2019, Apple has offered separate Mac apps for Music, Podcasts, and Apple TV, and the functions for managing a connected iPhone, iPad or iPod touch are located in Finder. This article shows you how to back up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to a Mac running macOS Mojave or earlier. By contrast, Mac-based backups are created and stored on your Mac, encryption is optional, and you have to connect your device to your computer to restore one. iCloud backups are encrypted automatically and stored in the cloud, and you can create and use them anywhere with a Wi-Fi connection. There are two types of backup available to iOS users.
