Some computer, three user accounts. Should TM be "on" in each account?

Hello everyone, and happy holidays!
I have an iMac with three user accounts. I'm doing my first full back up with TM, but am not sure if each account's TM setting should be "on." My guess is that if TM does a full back up of everything, that it doesn't make a difference, but I don't want three huge redundant copies.
Any thoughts / advice?
Thanks,
Vincas

Now worries, TM will back up everything regardless of what account you are in. But more to your point, it will not make unnecessary duplicates. The only issue might be that it runs more often than needed if it is set up in every account.
If you are the house geek, set it up in your account.

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