Connect to a second computer at startup
First, I'm sure this question has an answer somewhere, but I cannot find it.
Is there a way for my main computer to connect to a backup computer on startup? I want to run TimeMachine from the remote machine. The connection would be over the network.
Mac shared as a Time Machine backup destination
On the 'host/storage/backup' Mac
- Go to System Prefs > Sharing
- Enable File Sharing
- Add a folder as the back up destination (note, you might want to partition a section of the HD for this) under "Shared Folders"
- Right click, Advanced Options
- Select "Share as Time Machine backup destination"
Then on the 'working' Mac, as long as both devices are visible to each other on the network, you should see the 'backup' Mac as a TimeMachine destination.
Source: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202784#mac