Time Machine
com.apple.MCX.TimeMachine
The payload that configures Time Machine.
Not available with User Enrollment · Only one instance per profile · macOS: device channel only
Configuration Keys (9)
Showing 9 of 9 keys
| Key | Type | Description | Default | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| string | The URL of the backup destination. | Default: — | Range: — | |
BackupAllVolumesbooleanBackup all volumes | boolean | If 'true', backs up only the startup volume by default. | Default: false | Range: — |
BackupSkipSysbooleanBack up system files and folders | boolean | If 'true', skips system files and folders by default. | Default: false | Range: — |
AutoBackupbooleanEnable automatic backups | boolean | If 'true', performs automatic backups at regular intervals. | Default: true | Range: — |
MobileBackupsbooleanEnable local snapshots | boolean | If 'true', create local backup snapshots when not connected to the network. | Default: true | Range: — |
BackupSizeMBintegerBackup size limit | integer | The backup size limit, in megabytes. Set to 0 for unlimited. | Default: 0 | Range: — |
SkipPathsarrayPaths to skip | array | The path to skip from start volume. | Default: — | Range: — |
| string | — | Default: — | Range: — | |
BasePathsarray | array | The list of paths to back up besides the startup volume. | Default: — | Range: — |
BasePathItemstringrequired | string | — | Default: — | Range: — |
PayloadEnabledbooleanPayload Enabled | boolean | Controls whether the Time Machine configuration payload is active and applied to the system. | Default: true | Range: — |