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iCloud User Guide

What is iCloud?

iCloud is the service from Apple that securely stores your personal information, keeps it up to date on all your devices, and makes it easy to share your photos, files, and more with friends and family.

Use iCloud with your favorite apps

See the same photos and videos everywhere. Keep your files up to date on all your devices. Store data from your favorite apps and see it anywhere iCloud is turned on.

Get more storage and features with iCloud+

When you upgrade to iCloud+, you get more iCloud storage for your photos and files and access to features like iCloud Private Relay (beta) and Hide My Email.

Use iCloud on the web

See your mail, photos, files, and more on iCloud.com. They’re safe, up to date, and available wherever you are.

To explore the iCloud User Guide, click Table of Contents at the top of the page, or enter a word or phrase in the search field.

If you need more help, visit the iCloud Support website.

Not all features are available in all countries or regions.

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Access iCloud Drive files from your iPhone and other devices

Use iCloud Drive to manage, view, edit and update file versions across all of your devices.

Use iCloud Drive on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or PC

Set up iCloud Drive to keep your files up to date across your devices.

On your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 11 and later, you can access your files from the Files app when you have iCloud Drive set up. The Files app makes it easy to share your documents, collaborate in real time on your Pages, Numbers, and Keynote projects, and manage everything that you store in iCloud Drive.

If you don’t have the Files app on your device, update to iOS 11 or later. If you’re using iOS 9 or iOS 10, you can use the iCloud Drive app.

Automatically save Pages, Numbers, and Keynote files to iCloud Drive

You can update the settings on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch so that your documents automatically save to iCloud Drive, On My [device], or a third-party cloud service.

1. Go to Settings.
2. Choose to update the settings for Pages, Numbers, or Keynote.
3. Tap Document Storage.
4. Choose where you want to automatically save your documents.

If you choose iCloud Drive, changes you make to Pages, Numbers, and Keynote files on your Mac automatically save to iCloud Drive.

Add Desktop and Documents files to iCloud Drive

If you want to access files from your Mac on your other devices, you can add the Desktop and Documents folder to iCloud Drive.

Manage your iCloud Drive files while offline

If you’re offline and want to access, edit, and save documents in iCloud Drive, follow these steps first.

How to access files while you’re offline

To access your files offline, open the Files app on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and follow these steps.

If you make changes to locally stored versions of your files while offline the changes won’t appear in iCloud Drive. Upload the updated versions of your files to iCloud Drive when you’re back online.

Upload files to iCloud Drive to save changes made offline

You can upload files to iCloud Drive from a Mac or PC by doing one of the following:

• Drag files from either your desktop or a folder window on your computer to the iCloud Drive window. You can also drag your files to a folder icon in the iCloud Drive window. If you drag to a folder icon, it’s highlighted to confirm that the item you’re dragging goes into the folder.

• Click the iCloud Drive upload button in the iCloud Drive toolbar. Select the files you want to upload, then click Choose.

If you don’t have enough space in iCloud for your upload, upgrade your iCloud storage or manage your iCloud storage to free up space.

When changes to your files upload to iCloud

The amount of time it takes for your changes to upload to iCloud depends on the app you’re using. Pages, Numbers, and Keynote regularly upload files to iCloud so you don’t lose any changes. Other apps upload your files to iCloud only after you save them to the iCloud Drive folder. To see your saved files on a Mac, go to Finder > iCloud Drive. On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to the Files app. On a PC with iCloud for Windows, go to File Explorer > iCloud Drive.

If you still don’t see the latest changes or you see an «in-progress change» icon or the iCloud icon in the notification area (system tray), try to save a new document to the iCloud Drive folder. Then check the iCloud Drive folder to see if the changes appear.

Where to find missing files

When you turn on iCloud Drive, any documents that you already store in iCloud automatically move to iCloud Drive. You can see your files on iCloud.com, in the Files app on iOS 11 and later, in the Pages, Numbers, and Keynote apps, or in the iCloud Drive app on iOS 10 and iOS 9.

If you don’t see your files in any of those locations, set up iCloud Drive on all of your devices.

If you need to access a file that you deleted within the last 30 days, you can get it back from the Recently Deleted folder in the Files app, or on iCloud.com.

If your files don’t update to iCloud Drive

Check these things first:

• Make sure that you have enough iCloud storage. If you need more space in iCloud, you can buy more iCloud storage or free up space by deleting content.
• Sign in to iCloud on all of your devices and turn on iCloud Drive.
• Make sure that you have an active Internet connection on your Mac and on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
• Install the latest versions of Pages, Numbers, and Keynote. See which versions of Pages, Numbers, and Keynote you can use with iCloud Drive.
• Create a new document and save it to see if it uploads to iCloud. If it does, see if your other documents start uploading.

If you tried these steps and your files still don’t upload to iCloud, stay signed in to iCloud and save your updated files to a different folder on your Mac or PC. Then contact Apple Support for more help.

How to address a Resolve Conflict message

If you get a Resolve Conflict message when you open a file, choose the version of the document that you want to save. Then choose Keep to update the file in iCloud. This message means the file was updated on another device or from iCloud.com since the last time you signed in to iCloud.

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What does iCloud back up?

Use iCloud Backup so that you have a copy of the information on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Here’s what iCloud Backup includes

• App data
• Apple Watch backups 1
• Device settings
• Home screen and app organization
• iMessage, text (SMS), and MMS messages 2
• Photos and videos on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch 2
• Purchase history from Apple services, like your music, movies, TV shows, apps, and books 3
• Ringtones
• Visual Voicemail password (requires the SIM card that was in use during backup)

Your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch backups only include information and settings stored on your device. They do not include information already stored in iCloud such as Contacts, Calendars, Bookmarks, Notes, Reminders, Voice Memos 4 , Messages in iCloud, iCloud Photos, and shared photos. Some information is not included in an iCloud backup but can be added to iCloud and shared across multiple devices like Mail, Health data, call history, and files you store in iCloud Drive.

1. If you use an Apple Watch with Family Setup, your Apple Watch isn’t included in the backup of an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
2. When you use Messages in iCloud or turn on iCloud Photos, your content is automatically stored in iCloud. That means that they’re not included in your iCloud Backup.
3. Your iCloud Backup includes information about the content you buy, but not the content itself. When you restore from an iCloud backup, your purchased content is automatically redownloaded from the iTunes Store, App Store, or Books Store. Some types of content aren’t downloaded automatically in all countries or regions. Previous purchases might be unavailable if they’ve been refunded or aren’t available in the store. Find out what you can redownload and buy in your country or region.
4. If you use iOS 11 or earlier, Voice Memos are included in iCloud Backup.

How it works

iCloud Backup makes a copy of the information on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. When your device is backed up in iCloud, you can easily set up a new device or restore information on one you already have. To let iCloud automatically back up your device, here’s what you need to do.

If you disable or stop using iCloud Backup, your last backup is stored for 180 days.

How to use iCloud Backup

1. Make sure that iCloud Backup is turned on in Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup. If you’re using iOS 10.2 or earlier, go to Settings > iCloud > Backup.
2. Connect your device to a power source.
3. Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network.
4. Make sure that your device’s screen is locked.
5. Check that you have enough available space in iCloud for the backup.

When you set up iCloud, you automatically get 5GB of storage. You can use that storage space for your iCloud backups, to keep your photos and videos stored in iCloud Photos, and your documents up to date in iCloud Drive. Depending on the size of your backup and amount of content you keep in iCloud, you might run out of free space. You can buy more iCloud storage or delete content.

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iCloud

The best place for all your photos, files, and more.

iCloud is built into every Apple device. That means all your stuff — photos, files, notes, and more — is safe, up to date, and available wherever you are. Everyone gets 5GB of free iCloud storage to start. And you can upgrade to iCloud+ anytime for powerful new features and more storage. 1

Upgrade to iCloud+ for more powerful features and storage.
Starting at just $0.99/mo. Learn more

iCloud Photos

All your photos and videos.
Always available.

A lifetime of photos
on all your devices.

With iCloud Photos, you can browse, search, and share all the photos and videos from any of your devices, whether they were taken yesterday or years ago. Features like face recognition and object detection are processed locally on your device through machine learning, rather than in the cloud. And apps can only access your photos with your permission.

Take all the photos you want. Without worrying about space on your devices.

To save space on your devices, the original, full‑resolution photos you take are automatically uploaded to iCloud. You’ll still always have a lightweight version of every photo on your device, and you can download the originals whenever you need them.

The easiest way to share photos with friends and family.

Shared Albums lets you create albums for trips, events, or whatever you want. Simply choose the friends and family members who can see, comment, and add their own photos and videos.

iCloud Drive

Any type of file.
All in one place.

All your files available from all your devices.

The files you keep safe in iCloud Drive are easy to get to, no matter which device you’re using. You can access all your files from the Files app on iOS and iPadOS, the Finder on your Mac, File Explorer for Windows PCs, or iCloud.com.

Organize files however you want. Get to them on any device you want.

iCloud Drive lets you organize your files with folders, rename them, and tag them with colors. And when you make a change, the update is made across all your devices. You can even have everything in your Mac Desktop and Documents folders automatically available in iCloud Drive.

Share folders and files with ease.

iCloud Drive makes it fast and easy to work with others from anywhere. Just send a private link and they’ll get instant access to the folders and files you’ve chosen to share. You control whether they can view, share, or edit each file, and you can change these settings at any time. And anyone can participate since it works across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows PCs, and the web.

Apps using iCloud

Your favorite apps are
even better with iCloud.

All your essentials.
Accessible from all your devices.

iCloud automatically keeps apps — including Mail, Calendar, Contacts, Reminders, Safari, and some of your favorite apps from the App Store — updated across all your devices. So when you add a new phone number, bookmark a website, or update a slide in a presentation, the change appears everywhere.

Collaborate with Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and Notes.

Work with others on documents, presentations, and spreadsheets and see edits as they’re made. With live updates on all your devices, your collaborators will always be on the same page.

Every message. Updated across all your devices.

iCloud automatically stores all of your messages. Search for an address, a funny exchange, or anything else. And you can pick up every conversation right where you left off. Even when you move to a new phone or computer.

iCloud Backup and Restore

All the things that matter.
Safe and secure.

Automatic backups give you peace of mind.

iCloud automatically backs up your iOS and iPadOS devices when they’re connected to power and Wi-Fi. So if you lose your device or get a new one, you’ll have all the things that matter without missing a beat. 2

Move to a new device with everything you loved about your old one.

iCloud makes moving your settings, photos, apps, and documents to a new device seamless. Just sign in to iCloud when you set up your new device, and you’ll be ready to go in minutes.

Two‑factor authentication helps keep your data safe.

Two‑factor authentication is an extra layer of security designed to ensure that only you can access your account. That means your account can only be accessed on devices you trust, like your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

iCloud+

Powerful new features.
Plenty of storage.

When you upgrade to iCloud+ you’ll not only be able to choose the amount of storage that’s right for you, you’ll get an even more powerful and connected experience across your devices. It’s everything you already love about iCloud — along with enhanced privacy protections for web browsing and email and expanded HomeKit Secure Video support. 3

iCloud Private Relay

Browse like it’s nobody’s business. Because it isn’t.

iCloud Private Relay lets you browse with Safari on different networks in an even more secure and private way — whether that’s at home, a hotel, or a cafe. It’s designed so that websites, network providers, and even Apple can’t use your IP address, location, and browsing activity to create a detailed profile about you. 4

Hide My Email

Keep your personal email address personal.

Instantly generate unique, random email addresses that forward to your personal inbox — and even let you reply — so you don’t have to share your real email address when filling out a form on the web or signing up for a newsletter. You can create as many addresses as you need and disable them at any time, so you stay in control of your inbox.

HomeKit Secure Video

Keep an eye on your home. Keep other eyes out.

Connect your cameras with HomeKit Secure Video to record, analyze, and view your home security footage from anywhere. Footage is stored in an end-to-end encrypted format that only you, and the people you choose, can monitor. And none of that recorded video counts toward your iCloud storage, so you don’t have to give up space for the photos, files, backups, and other things you need most.

Choose the plan that’s right for you.

All iCloud+ plans can be shared using Family Sharing. And iCloud+ is included with all Apple One plans at no additional cost.

Good for storing
all the basics, like contacts, calendars, and notes.

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HomeKit Secure Video

The most popular
option for storing
photos, videos, files, apps, and device backups.

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HomeKit Secure Video

1 security
camera

Good for
anyone
with
lots of photos
and videos.

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HomeKit Secure Video

5 security
cameras

Storage for a
lifetime
of photos and videos. The best for home security videos.

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HomeKit Secure Video

Unlimited security cameras

In case you missed anything.

What is iCloud+?

iCloud+ combines everything you love about iCloud with even more great features. When you subscribe to iCloud+ you’ll get access to Private Relay, Hide My Email, expanded HomeKit Secure Video support, and a choice of storage plans for your photos, files, and more.

Is there still a free version of iCloud?

Yes. All Apple device owners still get 5GB of iCloud storage for free. You can upgrade to iCloud+ at any time for even more powerful privacy features and expanded storage for your data.

Can I share iCloud+ with my family?

Yes. All iCloud+ plans can be shared with people in the same Family Sharing group, so everyone gets access to shared storage, iCloud Private Relay, Hide My Email, and expanded HomeKit Secure Video support.

Will there be any price change for my Apple One subscription?

No. Apple One pricing will not change. New iCloud+ features will be added to your subscription.

Apple One

Bundle iCloud+
with up to five other great services.
And enjoy more for less.

Family Sharing

Family Sharing makes it easy for you and up to five family members to share Apple Books and App Store purchases and an iCloud storage plan. 6 And everyone can access an Apple Music family plan and subscriptions to Apple TV+, Apple News+, and Apple Arcade.

Designed with your
privacy in mind.

Apple takes the security of your data and the privacy of your personal information very seriously. Because of that, iCloud features are designed to keep your information safe, secure, and available only to you.

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