Topic
This article lists items that are excluded from NinjaOne File/Folder Backup jobs on Apple macOS devices by default.
Environment
- NinjaOne Device Backup
- Apple macOS
Description
NinjaOne Device Backup will exclude certain files by default when performing a File/Folder backup on an Apple macOS endpoint. NinjaOne excludes these files to avoid redundancy and unnecessary space usage. You can override some of the exclusions listed in this article by accessing the Advanced tab when configuring your backup plan. To learn how to configure File/Folder backup plans, refer to NinjaOne Device Backup: Configuring File/Folder Backup Plans for instructions.
Excluded Item List
The list below contains the items that NinjaOne Device Backup will exclude from backups by default.
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