How do I manage my iCloud storage?

How do I manage my iCloud storage?

Reduce the size of your iCloud Backup

1. Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud.
2. Tap Manage Storage > Backups.
3. Tap the name of the device that you’re using.
4. Turn off any apps that you don’t want to back up.
5. Choose Turn Off & Delete.

How do I see what’s in my iCloud storage?

On iCloud.com, you can see how much iCloud storage you have and how much is available.

1. On iCloud.com, go to Account Settings, then look at the Storage section.
2. To see information about a segment of the bar graph, hold the pointer over the segment until its name and numeric storage size appear above the graph.

How do I delete things from iCloud to free up space?

Delete files and folders from the iCloud website

1. Open iCloud.com in a browser.
2. Log in with your Apple ID.
3. Click “iCloud Drive.”
4. To delete a folder, select it and then click the Delete icon.
5. To delete files, double-click a folder.
6. Hold down CTRL while clicking each file.
7. Select the Delete icon.

Why is my cloud storage full?

Backups of your devices are often the culprits behind a full iCloud storage space. It’s entirely possible you had your old iPhone set to upload backups to the cloud automatically, and then never removed those files.

How do I manage photos in iCloud?

To make sure your iCloud Photos is enabled, go to Settings > tap on your name on the top > iCloud > Photos. The switch next to iCloud Photos should be on. Go to your Photos app, tap “Select” in the top-right corner, and then select all the photos you want to delete.

Why is my Mac storage full when I have iCloud?

Conclusion. The answer to your question of why is iCloud Drive taking up space on Mac is staring right into your face now. Take a good look at your Mac and see how many files you usually access from Apple’s iCloud server. If you’re accessing a lot, then your iCloud Drive could end up taking up space on Mac.

How do I move things to iCloud storage?

In iCloud Drive on iCloud.com, drag the item to the folder icon. You can also select several items, then drag one of the items to the folder icon.

Why is iCloud drive taking up space on my iPhone?

It’s normal for files stored on iCloud to take up space on your iPhone. iCloud is not an “online-only storage service” in the sense that you upload files to it and they’re kept strictly in the cloud.

How do I clean out my iCloud storage on my iPhone?

Delete unwanted files in iCloud Drive from your iPad or iPhone

1. On your iPhone or iPad, launch the Files app.
2. Tap “Browse” at the bottom of the screen.
3. In the Locations section, select “iCloud Drive.”
4. To delete an entire folder, tap “Select” in the screen’s top right.
5. Then, choose the folder and tap the Delete icon.

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