{"id":24080,"date":"2024-02-12T17:29:42","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T11:59:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/?p=24080"},"modified":"2024-07-18T14:44:30","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T09:14:30","slug":"how-to-delete-time-machine-backups-and-snapshots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-delete-time-machine-backups-and-snapshots\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Delete Time Machine Backups and Snapshots?"},"content":{"rendered":"<table style=\"border: 2px dashed #eeeeee; height: 244px;\" width=\"968\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #eee; text-align: justify;\"><strong>Summary: Time Machine not deleting backups as it should? Then this article is for you. We will show you three different ways to permanently delete Time Machine backups, and also a way to delete Time Machine snapshots. And if you lose some files that you need, we also tell you how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/software\/data-recovery-mac.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stellar Data Recovery for Mac<\/a> can help you get it back. Are you struggling with a cluttered hard drive, full of ancient Time Machine backups? It is common to find that Time Machine not deleting old backups on Mac devices.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/mdr\/StellarDataRecoveryProfessional.dmg.zip\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22791 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/free-download-Mac.png\" alt=\"Free Mac Download\" width=\"260\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/free-download-Mac.png 260w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/free-download-Mac-150x46.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><\/a><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over time, these Time Machine backups can eat up a lot of your storage space. In this article, we will teach you how to <\/span><b>delete Time Machine backups and snapshots<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;re facing issues with <\/span><b>Time Machine not deleting old backups<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or simply looking to free up some space on your Mac, this article is for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/software\/buy\/mdr\/buy-now.php?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=MDR&amp;utm_campaign=Blog-Mid-Banner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25425 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/stellar-data-recovery-mac.png\" alt=\"stellar-data-recovery-mac-mid-banner\" width=\"850\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/stellar-data-recovery-mac.png 850w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/stellar-data-recovery-mac-300x124.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/stellar-data-recovery-mac-150x62.png 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/stellar-data-recovery-mac-768x316.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/stellar-data-recovery-mac-610x250.png 610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Table of Content:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-delete-time-machine-backups-and-snapshots\/#srv1\"><strong>What are Time Machine backups and snapshots?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-delete-time-machine-backups-and-snapshots\/#srv2\"><strong>When should you delete Time Machine backups and snapshots?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-delete-time-machine-backups-and-snapshots\/#srv3\"><strong>Method 1 \u2014 Use the Time Machine itself<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-delete-time-machine-backups-and-snapshots\/#srv4\"><strong>Method 2 \u2014 Use the macOS terminal<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-delete-time-machine-backups-and-snapshots\/#srv5\"><strong>Method 3 \u2014 Use Finder<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-delete-time-machine-backups-and-snapshots\/#srv6\"><strong>How to delete Time Machine snapshots?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-delete-time-machine-backups-and-snapshots\/#srv7\"><strong>What if you accidentally delete data you need?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong id=\"srv1\">What are Time Machine backups and Snapshots?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><b>Time Machine backups<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are automated backups of your Mac, including system files, apps, accounts, preferences, music, photos, movies, and documents. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time Machine only creates incremental backups. This means that only new or changed items are backed up, saving space and time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, a point that often confuses people \u2014 the difference between<\/span><b> Time Machine backups <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>Time Machine snapshots<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time Machine backups<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> save everything on your Mac to an external drive, so you can get back lost files or restore your whole system. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time Machine snapshots<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are like mini-backups that save recent changes right on your Mac, letting you quickly undo recent mistakes even if you&#8217;re not connected to your main backup drive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are particularly useful for<\/span><b> Mac data recovery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in case of accidental deletions or system problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/kb\/time-machine-on-mac-system.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is a Time Machine on a Mac System?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong id=\"srv2\">When should you Delete Time Machine Backups and Snapshots?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deciding when to delete Time Machine backups and snapshots can save a lot of space on your external drive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should delete Time Machine backups and snapshots in the following cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>1. Storage Space Constraints:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your Mac or external backup drive is running low on space, <\/span><b>deleting Time Machine backups<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will free up lots of storage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>2. Time Machine not deleting old backups:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sometimes, Time Machine may fail to automatically delete older backups. In such cases, manual deletion helps in managing storage efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>3. After a Major System Update or Cleanup:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post major updates or extensive file cleanups, it&#8217;s a good idea to <\/span><b>delete Time Machine backups<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This removes outdated data and starts fresh backups.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>4. Before Selling or Transferring Your Mac:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re planning to sell or give away your Mac or external drive, <\/span><b>delete Time Machine backups and snapshots<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This ensures that your personal data won\u2019t get compromised.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/fix-macos-could-not-be-installed-error\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fix the macOS Could Not Be Installed on Your Computer Problem<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong id=\"srv3\">Method 1 \u2014 Use the Time Machine itself<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most straightforward method to <\/span><b>delete Time Machine backups<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is by using Time Machine itself. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This method is user-friendly and recommended for those who are not comfortable with using the Terminal. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, with this method you cannot <\/span><b>delete multiple Time Machine backups<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at once. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>For that, see method number 2, using the terminal.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is how to delete Time Machine backups and snapshots using the Time Machine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Search for<em><strong> \u201cSystem Preferences\u201d<\/strong> <\/em>in spotlight search.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24089 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Search-for-System-Preferences-in-spotlight-search.jpg\" alt=\"Search for System Preferences in spotlight search\" width=\"569\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Search-for-System-Preferences-in-spotlight-search.jpg 569w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Search-for-System-Preferences-in-spotlight-search-300x83.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Search-for-System-Preferences-in-spotlight-search-150x42.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 569px) 100vw, 569px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. In the System Preferences window, click on Time Machine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24085 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/In-the-System-Preferences-window_-click-on-Time-Machine.jpg\" alt=\"In the System Preferences window_ click on Time Machine\" width=\"650\" height=\"495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/In-the-System-Preferences-window_-click-on-Time-Machine.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/In-the-System-Preferences-window_-click-on-Time-Machine-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/In-the-System-Preferences-window_-click-on-Time-Machine-150x114.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the box that says<em><strong> \u201cShow Time Machine status in menu bar\u201d<\/strong><\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24099 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Check-the-box-that-says-Show-Time-Machine-status-in-menu-bar.jpg\" alt=\"Check-the-box-that-says-Show-Time-Machine-status-in-menu-bar\" width=\"650\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Check-the-box-that-says-Show-Time-Machine-status-in-menu-bar.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Check-the-box-that-says-Show-Time-Machine-status-in-menu-bar-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Check-the-box-that-says-Show-Time-Machine-status-in-menu-bar-150x91.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Check-the-box-that-says-Show-Time-Machine-status-in-menu-bar-407x247.jpg 407w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. Click the Time Machine icon in the menu bar, and click on <em><strong>\u201cEnter Time Machine\u201d<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24100 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Click-the-Time-Machine-icon-in-the-menu-bar-and-click-on-Enter-Time-Machine.jpg\" alt=\"Click the Time Machine icon in the menu bar and click on Enter Time Machine\" width=\"650\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Click-the-Time-Machine-icon-in-the-menu-bar-and-click-on-Enter-Time-Machine.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Click-the-Time-Machine-icon-in-the-menu-bar-and-click-on-Enter-Time-Machine-300x78.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Click-the-Time-Machine-icon-in-the-menu-bar-and-click-on-Enter-Time-Machine-150x39.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. This will bring up a list of all Time Machine backups that have been created on your system.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24086 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/list-of-all-Time-Machine-backups-that-have-been-created-on-your-system.jpg\" alt=\"list of all Time Machine backups that have been created on your system\" width=\"650\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/list-of-all-Time-Machine-backups-that-have-been-created-on-your-system.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/list-of-all-Time-Machine-backups-that-have-been-created-on-your-system-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/list-of-all-Time-Machine-backups-that-have-been-created-on-your-system-150x78.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>6. On the right side of the page will be a scroll wheel with these backups for easy navigation, complete with the date the backups were created.<\/p>\n<p>7. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to the Time Machine backup that you want to delete and click the gear icon (above <em><strong>\u201cName\u201d<\/strong><\/em>). Then, click <em><strong>\u201cDelete Backup\u201d<\/strong><\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24087 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Navigate-to-the-Time-Machine-backup-that-you-want-to-delete.jpg\" alt=\"Navigate to the Time Machine backup that you want to delete\" width=\"547\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Navigate-to-the-Time-Machine-backup-that-you-want-to-delete.jpg 547w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Navigate-to-the-Time-Machine-backup-that-you-want-to-delete-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Navigate-to-the-Time-Machine-backup-that-you-want-to-delete-150x77.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 547px) 100vw, 547px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>8. You will get a pop-up prompt asking you to confirm the deletion. Click <em><strong>\u201cOK\u201d.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24098 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/You-will-get-a-pop-up-prompt-asking-you-to-confirm-the-deletion.jpg\" alt=\"You will get a pop-up prompt asking you to confirm the deletion\" width=\"556\" height=\"181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/You-will-get-a-pop-up-prompt-asking-you-to-confirm-the-deletion.jpg 556w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/You-will-get-a-pop-up-prompt-asking-you-to-confirm-the-deletion-300x98.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/You-will-get-a-pop-up-prompt-asking-you-to-confirm-the-deletion-150x49.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 556px) 100vw, 556px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And that was how you could fix the <\/span><b>Time Machine not deleting old backups<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will have to repeat step 7 and 8 for each<\/span><b> Time Machine backup<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you want to delete.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-recover-data-from-corrupted-mac-partition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Recover Data from Corrupted Mac Partition?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong id=\"srv4\">Method 2 \u2014 Use the macOS terminal<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This method is useful if you want to <\/span><b>delete multiple Time Machine backups<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in one go.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s how you can do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Hit command + space and type in <em><strong>\u201cTerminal\u201d<\/strong><\/em>. Hit enter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24101 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hit-command.jpg\" alt=\"Hit command\" width=\"650\" height=\"155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hit-command.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hit-command-300x72.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hit-command-150x36.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, type in <em><strong>\u201ctmutil list backups\u201d<\/strong> <\/em>without the quote marks and press enter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24095 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/without-the-quote-marks-and-press-enter.jpg\" alt=\"without the quote marks and press enter\" width=\"650\" height=\"101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/without-the-quote-marks-and-press-enter.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/without-the-quote-marks-and-press-enter-300x47.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/without-the-quote-marks-and-press-enter-150x23.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will bring up a list of all Time Machine backups that the system can find.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24091 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/This-will-bring-up-a-list-of-all-Time-Machine-backups-that-the-system-can-find.jpg\" alt=\"This will bring up a list of all Time Machine backups that the system can find\" width=\"640\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/This-will-bring-up-a-list-of-all-Time-Machine-backups-that-the-system-can-find.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/This-will-bring-up-a-list-of-all-Time-Machine-backups-that-the-system-can-find-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/This-will-bring-up-a-list-of-all-Time-Machine-backups-that-the-system-can-find-150x108.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With your mouse, highlight and select the Time Machine backup(s) that you want to delete, and copy them<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24083 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/With-your-mouse_-highlight-and-select-the-Time-Machine-backups-that-you-want-to-delete_-and-copy-them.jpg\" alt=\"With your mouse_ highlight and select the Time Machine backups that you want to delete_ and copy them\" width=\"639\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/With-your-mouse_-highlight-and-select-the-Time-Machine-backups-that-you-want-to-delete_-and-copy-them.jpg 639w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/With-your-mouse_-highlight-and-select-the-Time-Machine-backups-that-you-want-to-delete_-and-copy-them-300x79.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/With-your-mouse_-highlight-and-select-the-Time-Machine-backups-that-you-want-to-delete_-and-copy-them-150x39.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 100vw, 639px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. Next, type in <em><strong>(sudo tmutil delete \u201c\u201d)<\/strong> <\/em>without the parentheses. Include the quote marks this time. Between the two quote marks, paste the lines that you highlighted and copied just now.<\/p>\n<p>6. If you have a password, you\u2019ll have to enter it. Hit enter.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24084 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/If-you-have-a-password_-you-Will-have-to-enter-it_-Hit-enter.jpg\" alt=\"If you have a password_ you Will have to enter it_ Hit enter\" width=\"650\" height=\"68\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/If-you-have-a-password_-you-Will-have-to-enter-it_-Hit-enter.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/If-you-have-a-password_-you-Will-have-to-enter-it_-Hit-enter-300x31.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/If-you-have-a-password_-you-Will-have-to-enter-it_-Hit-enter-150x16.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. When deleted, you will get a confirmation message in the terminal, as shown below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24094 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/When-deleted_-you-will-get-a-confirmation-message-in-the-terminal_-as-shown-below_.jpg\" alt=\"When deleted_ you will get a confirmation message in the terminal_ as shown below_\" width=\"650\" height=\"64\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/When-deleted_-you-will-get-a-confirmation-message-in-the-terminal_-as-shown-below_.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/When-deleted_-you-will-get-a-confirmation-message-in-the-terminal_-as-shown-below_-300x30.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/When-deleted_-you-will-get-a-confirmation-message-in-the-terminal_-as-shown-below_-150x15.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And that was how you can use the terminal to solve the <\/span><b>Time Machine not deleting old backups.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><strong id=\"srv5\">Method 3 \u2014 Use Finder- Time Machine not deleting old backups<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is how to do that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>1. Using Finder, navigate to the external drive where your Time Machine backups get saved.<\/p>\n<p>2. There, look for a folder called<em><strong> \u201cBackups.backupdb\u201d.<\/strong><\/em> Open the folder by double-clicking it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24088 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Open-the-folder-by-double-clicking-it.jpg\" alt=\"Open the folder by double-clicking it\" width=\"645\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Open-the-folder-by-double-clicking-it.jpg 645w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Open-the-folder-by-double-clicking-it-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Open-the-folder-by-double-clicking-it-150x63.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will show you all Time Machine backups that are currently on the external drive. In this image, we have sorted them by date created and scrolled to the bottom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24090 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/show-you-all-Time-Machine-backups-that-are-currently-on-the-external-drive.jpg\" alt=\"show you all Time Machine backups that are currently on the external drive\" width=\"650\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/show-you-all-Time-Machine-backups-that-are-currently-on-the-external-drive.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/show-you-all-Time-Machine-backups-that-are-currently-on-the-external-drive-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/show-you-all-Time-Machine-backups-that-are-currently-on-the-external-drive-150x88.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To delete a Time Machine backup, right-click it and select <em><strong>\u201cMove to Trash\u201d.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24092 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/To-delete-a-Time-Machine-backup.jpg\" alt=\"To delete a Time Machine backup\" width=\"516\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/To-delete-a-Time-Machine-backup.jpg 516w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/To-delete-a-Time-Machine-backup-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/To-delete-a-Time-Machine-backup-150x85.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 516px) 100vw, 516px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will be prompted to enter your password if you have one. Enter it and click <em><strong>\u201cOK\u201d.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24097 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/You-will-be-prompted-to-enter-your-password-if-you-have-one_.jpg\" alt=\"You will be prompted to enter your password if you have one\" width=\"530\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/You-will-be-prompted-to-enter-your-password-if-you-have-one_.jpg 530w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/You-will-be-prompted-to-enter-your-password-if-you-have-one_-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/You-will-be-prompted-to-enter-your-password-if-you-have-one_-150x77.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>6. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you have deleted the backups you want gone, empty the trash.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And that was how you could use Finder to solve the issue of your <\/span><b>Time Machine not deleting old backups.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And that was how you could use Finder to solve the issue of your <\/span><b>Time Machine not deleting old backups.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, sometimes, the <\/span><b>Time Machine backups<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will take a few hours to disappear from the history if you delete them using Finder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only instant way to make sure they go is to use the Terminal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong id=\"srv6\">How to Delete Time Machine Snapshots?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that we have learnt how to delete Time Machine backups, let us learn how to delete snapshots.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is how to do it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Open the Terminal using spotlight search.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Type in <em><strong>\u201ctmutil listlocalsnapshots \/\u201d<\/strong><\/em> without the quote marks, and hit enter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24093 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Type-in-_tmutil-listlocalsnapshots_-without-the-quote-marks_-and-hit-enter.jpg\" alt=\"Type in _tmutil listlocalsnapshots_ without the quote marks_ and hit enter\" width=\"650\" height=\"181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Type-in-_tmutil-listlocalsnapshots_-without-the-quote-marks_-and-hit-enter.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Type-in-_tmutil-listlocalsnapshots_-without-the-quote-marks_-and-hit-enter-300x84.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Type-in-_tmutil-listlocalsnapshots_-without-the-quote-marks_-and-hit-enter-150x42.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Just like when deleting Time Machine backups, from the list, highlight and copy the snapshots you want to delete.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Type in <em><strong>(sudo tmutil deletelocalsnapshots \u201c\u201d)<\/strong><\/em> with the quotes. Inside the quote marks, paste the snapshot name that you copied and hit enter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. You may be prompted to enter your password. If so, type it in and press the enter key.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24096 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/You-may-be-prompted-to-enter-your-password-_-If-so_-type-it-in-and-press-the-enter-key_.jpg\" alt=\"You may be prompted to enter your password _ If so_ type it in and press the enter key_\" width=\"650\" height=\"85\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/You-may-be-prompted-to-enter-your-password-_-If-so_-type-it-in-and-press-the-enter-key_.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/You-may-be-prompted-to-enter-your-password-_-If-so_-type-it-in-and-press-the-enter-key_-300x39.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/You-may-be-prompted-to-enter-your-password-_-If-so_-type-it-in-and-press-the-enter-key_-150x20.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/kb\/recover-corrupt-time-machine-hard-drive-data.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Recover Files From Corrupt Time Machine Hard Drive?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong id=\"srv7\">What if you accidentally delete data you need?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, especially during mass deletion, you can accidentally delete files (or backups) that you need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And you may think that because you\u2019ve emptied the trash, there\u2019s no way to get your deleted files back.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there&#8217;s still a way to retrieve it \u2014 using <\/span><b>Stellar Data Recovery Professional for Mac.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Stellar Data Recovery for Mac<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a lifesaver in scenarios where you need to perform <\/span><b>Mac Data Recovery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> after accidental deletion, corruption, or file damage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With over 35 years of experience in the data recovery industry, we have established a strong reputation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have over 30,000,000 satisfied customers globally and a presence in over 190 countries across the globe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our tools like <\/span><b>Stellar Data Recovery Professional for Mac<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have sold millions of licenses, and won multiple industry awards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every week hundreds of people use our software to recover their lost or corrupted data, across both Windows and macOS devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This software can recover a wide range of data types, including images, audio, video, and documents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It supports hundreds of file formats and even has the capability to repair corrupted files.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best part? <\/span><b>Stellar Data Recovery Professional for Mac<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is free to download, making it accessible for immediate use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.co.in\/blog\/how-to-get-activation-key-of-stellar-data-recovery-for-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Get Activation Key of Stellar Data Recovery for Mac<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5><strong>1. Can I automate the deletion of old Time Machine backups?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, there&#8217;s no built-in feature in macOS to automate the deletion of old Time Machine backups. The system usually manages this automatically, but if it&#8217;s not deleting old backups, manual intervention is required.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>2. Is it possible to recover specific files from a Time Machine backup without restoring the entire backup?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can navigate through Time Machine backups and choose specific files or folders to restore, without the need to restore the entire backup.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>3. Can Time Machine backups be transferred to a new Mac?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Absolutely. When setting up a new Mac, you can use the Migration Assistant to transfer your Time Machine backups from your old Mac, ensuring a seamless transition. However, you cannot use the same external drive to backup two macOS devices at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>4. What are the common signs that indicate a need to delete Time Machine backups?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signs include receiving notifications about low disk space on your backup drive, slower backup performance, or Time Machine not deleting old backups automatically.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>5. Can I delete individual files from a Time Machine backup to save space?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time Machine doesn&#8217;t allow partial deletion of files within a backup. You need to delete the entire backup set for a specific date.<\/span><br \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"1. 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