Backup and Sync
Backup and Sync is Google's file synchronisation and backup utility for macOS, allowing users to sync folders from their Mac to Google Drive and back. It provides automatic backup of files and folders, two-way synchronisation with Google Drive, and offline access to synced content. The app sits in the menu bar and works quietly in the background, commonly used by individuals and small teams to keep files backed up to the cloud and accessible across devices. Google has since shifted focus toward Google Drive for desktop, a replacement client with expanded capabilities.
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1 suggestionGoogle Backup and Sync is no longer actively maintained. Google officially moved users to Google Drive for desktop, a newer client that replaced Backup and Sync. The original Backup and Sync app will stop working when Apple removes Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028), as no native Apple Silicon build was ever released. If you are still using Backup and Sync, migrate to Google Drive for desktop, which offers native Apple Silicon support, improved sync performance, and is the official replacement. Download it from Google's website. The transition is straightforward — Google Drive for desktop uses the same cloud storage backend and your existing synced folders will remain accessible. This upgrade path is necessary before September 2028.
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