Use iCloud Drive on iCloud.com (2024)

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How do I access my iCloud Drive on iCloud com? ›

Use iCloud Drive on iCloud.com

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.

It's important to note that turning off iCloud Drive will result in the loss of certain features and functionalities that rely on iCloud synchronization. Before making this decision, it's recommended to consider the potential impacts and ensure you have alternative backup and storage options in place if needed.

The Desktop & Documents feature in iCloud allows you to sync your Mac's Desktop and Documents folders with your other Macs and devices. It's very handy if you have more than one Mac connected to your iCloud account. However, it takes up space in iCloud.

Cached Data: iCloud Drive keeps some files cached on your Mac to speed up access and reduce the need for frequent downloads. 4. File Versioning: iCloud Drive maintains versions of your files, allowing you to revert to previous states. These versions can take up space on both iCloud and your Mac.

On iCloud.com, you can see how much iCloud storage you have and how much is available. in the toolbar, then click Your iCloud Storage. Below the storage bar, you see a list of apps and features and how much iCloud storage they use.

With iCloud Drive, you can keep files and folders up to date across all of your devices, share files and folders with friends, family or colleagues, and more. You can store files* in iCloud Drive as long as they're 50GB or less in size and you don't exceed your iCloud storage limit.

While iCloud focuses on syncing and storing data across Apple devices, iCloud Drive is primarily a file storage and synchronization service. It offers similar features to iCloud but with a greater emphasis on file organization and management.

If you sign out of iCloud, iCloud no longer syncs your data or backs up the information on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. To keep your information safe, back up your device with your Mac or PC. To stop using iCloud on your devices, learn how to sign out of iCloud.

From your device's settings app, navigate to iCloud and select Manage Storage. At the top of the screen, you'll see a bar chart of what types of files are filling your available iCloud space. For most Apple users, backups, photos, and messages can take up half of your storage space or more.

Why is my storage still full after using iCloud? ›

Photo and Video Library: The Space Hogs

High-resolution photos and videos, especially those taken with newer iPhones, are notorious for consuming massive amounts of storage. If you haven't optimized your photo library for iCloud storage, these files can remain on your device in full resolution.

Your iCloud storage is full because you have exceeded the 5 GB of free storage or reached the limit of your paid plan. This happens when you store too many photos, files, backups, and other data in iCloud.

Recover files deleted from iCloud Drive or iWork apps

In iCloud Drive on iCloud.com, click Recently Deleted in the sidebar. Click Recover All, or select each file you want to recover, then click Recover.

Sign in to iCloud.com

Go to iCloud.com, then sign in with your Apple ID in any of the following ways: In any browser: Enter your Apple ID (or another email address or phone number on file) and password. In Safari: Use Face ID or Touch ID (if you're already signed in to a device that supports these features).

Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud. Tap Manage Account Storage or tap Manage Storage, then tap Backups. Tap the name of the device that you're using. Turn off any apps that you don't want to back up.

You can access iCloud photos on synced iPhones and iPads using the Photos app. To sync iCloud photos across Apple devices, you can enable iCloud Photos in the Settings app. You can also access photos on the iCloud website by logging in with Apple ID and clicking Photos.