Check your iCloud storage on any device (2024)

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Check your iCloud storage on any device (1)

You can see a graph of how much iCloud storage you’re using and which apps and features are using the most storage on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or Windows computer.

You automatically get 5GB of free storage. You can get more storage when you upgrade to iCloud+.

About iCloud storage categories

You may see the following categories in the storage indicator:

Backups: iCloud backups of your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. See What is iCloud Backup?
Family: The amount of storage used by family members if you share an iCloud+ subscription with your Family Sharing group. See Use iCloud+ with your family.
Mail: Mail from your iCloud Mail address and your custom domain addresses. See Send and receive iCloud Mail on all your devices and keep Mail settings up to date and Personalize iCloud Mail with a custom email domain and share with others.
Messages: Messages you send and receive using iMessage and any attachments. See Keep your messages up to date with iCloud.
Photos and Videos (or Photos): Photos and videos stored in iCloud Photos. See Share photos and videos and keep them up to date with iCloud.
Documents (or Docs): Files and information stored in iCloud Drive, as well as data from other apps that aren’t listed above—for example, Notes, Reminders, Health, and third-party apps. To learn about apps that can store information in iCloud, see Apps and features that use iCloud.
Others: You may see Others on a device with a smaller screen because there’s not enough room to list all categories. Usually, your three largest storage categories show their accurate category names and the rest of your categories are grouped into Others.

Check your iCloud storage on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings> [your name]> iCloud.
The bar graph shows your overall storage usage.
Tap Manage Account Storage or Manage Storage for more details.
Below the graph, you see a list of apps and features and how much iCloud storage they use. The apps and features that use the most storage are at the top of the list. You can tap an app or feature for more information.

Check your iCloud storage on your Mac

On your Mac, do one of the following:
- macOS 13 or later: Choose Applemenu > System Settings, click [your name] at the top of the sidebar, then click iCloud.
- macOS 12 or earlier: Choose Applemenu > System Preferences, click Apple ID, then click iCloud.
The storage bar shows your overall storage usage.
Click Manage for more details.
A list of apps and features is shown, as well as how much iCloud storage they use. The apps and features that use the most storage are at the top of the list. You can click an app or feature for more information.

Check your iCloud storage on your Windows computer

On your Windows computer, open iCloud for Windows, then scroll down to the bar graph to see your overall storage usage.
Click Manage for more details.
On the left, a list of apps and features is shown, as well as how much iCloud storage they use. The apps and features that use the most storage are at the top of the list. You can click an app or feature for more information.

You can also check your iCloud storage on iCloud.com.

FAQs

Can I check my iCloud from another device? ›

You can use a web browser to view information stored in iCloud from anywhere. You can also access certain iCloud+ features.

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Check your iCloud storage on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud. The bar graph shows your overall storage usage.
Tap Manage Account Storage or Manage Storage for more details.

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How do I see what's in my iCloud storage on PC? ›

So, here is how to access iCloud Drive on Windows PC using a web browser to visit iCloud.com:

Please log in to your Apple ID and password on iCloud.com.
Tap Drive from the iCloud interface to open it.
Select Recent you can view all the recent activities.
Click Browse to access all iCloud Drive files.

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Is iCloud storage across all devices? ›

You can use iCloud Drive on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and Windows computer, and on iCloud.com. For an overview of what you can do with iCloud Drive, see Keep your files up to date and share them with iCloud Drive. Note: Make sure you're signed in with the same Apple ID on each device.

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Can I access my iCloud account on any device? ›

You can use iCloud from anywhere by signing in to iCloud.com using a web browser recommended in the Apple Support article System requirements for iCloud.

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How do I verify my iCloud on another device? ›

Use the code displayed on your trusted device

Sign in with your Apple ID and password on a new device or browser.
Look for a sign in notification on any of your trusted devices.*
Tap Allow to receive your verification code.
Enter the verification code on your other device to complete sign in.

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How do I access my iCloud storage? ›

On iCloud.com

Sign in to iCloud.com.
Open iCloud Drive.
Find and select the file.
Click Download at the top of the page or double-click the file. The document will be downloaded to your default download location.
After making changes to the file, upload the saved copy back to iCloud Drive on a computer.

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How do I check my iCloud limit? ›

To check how much storage it's using in iCloud Backup:

Go to Settings > [your name], then tap iCloud.
Tap Manage Account Storage or tap Manage Storage, then tap Backups.
Tap the name of the device you're using, then look at Photos.

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How do I free up iCloud storage? ›

iPhone

Go to the Files app and tap Browse.
Under Locations, tap iCloud Drive.
Tap the More button. , then tap Select.
Choose the file or folder that you want to remove.
To delete the file or folder from iCloud Drive and all of your devices, tap the Delete button. . You can find it in Recently Deleted for 30 days.

How do I view contents of iCloud storage? ›

View files and folders on iCloud Drive on iCloud.com

In iCloud Drive on iCloud.com, click an option in the sidebar, such as Recents or Browse. If you do not see the sidebar, click .
To open a folder, double-click it.
To view a file, do one of the following: Open it in a new tab: double-click it.

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Can I access my iCloud from a PC? ›

With iCloud for Windows, you can access information stored in iCloud on your PC. Note: Before you can use iCloud for Windows, you must set up iCloud on an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac. See Set up iCloud on all your devices in the iCloud User Guide.

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How to check iCloud activity? ›

Listing Up the iCloud Data Histories

If the network connection was not available, the data is automatically uploaded next time your device is connected to the network. To see the list of the data histories in the iCloud, go to the app setting sand select “iCloud Data History” and see the list in “History” section.

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How do I access my iCloud storage from another device? ›

You can access your iCloud Drive files in a web browser on a phone, tablet or computer. Go to icloud.com/iclouddrive and sign in with your Apple ID.

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How can I see what is in my iCloud? ›

How to Access iCloud Drive Files on an iPhone or iPad

Open Files on your iPhone or iPad.
Head to the Browse tab from the bottom. You'll see a list of Locations.
Tap iCloud Drive to view all the files in your iCloud account.
Tap a file to download and open it.

Can anyone see your iCloud storage? ›

This means that only you can access your information, and only on devices where you are signed in to iCloud. For the highest level of cloud data security, you can turn on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud.

Can I access my Apple ID from another device? ›

* To sign in with another Apple device, Bluetooth must be turned on for both devices and both devices need compatible software. If you don't see the option to Use Another Apple Device or it isn't working, update to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS on both devices.

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Can I log into my iCloud on another iPhone? ›

You can access data stored in iCloud on any Apple device where you're signed in with your Apple ID. You can also access some information in iCloud for Windows on a PC and on iCloud.com. Sign in with the same Apple ID on each device, so you see the same information on each device.

Can my iCloud be accessed by someone else? ›

Anyone, who logs into your Apple ID either on iCloud.com or on an Apple device, can read all your emails, and send emails on behalf you. It gets worse: With your mail they can change your password of any other accounts that are linked to it. Then they can log into your other accounts.

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