Backups & restore points · Time Machine and backup strategy
Does Time Machine back up folders I moved to an external drive?
Short answer: Usually not: Time Machine backs up the shortcut, not the files it points to, and often excludes external drives. Include the drive in Time Machine's Options, or give Data Backup's Fast drive working set a destination.
Usually not. Time Machine backs up the shortcut left in the original place, not the files it points to, and it often leaves external drives out of backups unless you include them in its options.
You have two ways to cover them: - In System Settings → General → Time Machine → Options, make sure the external drive isn't excluded. - Or give Data Backup's built-in Fast drive working set a destination, which backs up the fast drive's Storage Studio folder with versions.