Use iCloud+ with your family (2024)

Before getting started, make sure you’ve set up a Family Sharing group. See the Apple Support article Set up Family Sharing.

Do any of the following:

• On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: Do one of the following:

  • iOS 16, iPadOS 16, or later: Go to Settings > Family. Tap Subscriptions, tap iCloud+, then follow the onscreen instructions.

  • iOS 15, iPadOS 15, or earlier: Go to Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing. Tap iCloud Storage, then follow the onscreen instructions.

• On your Mac: Do one of the following:

  • macOS 13 or later: Choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Family in the sidebar. Click Subscriptions, click iCloud+, then click Share with Family.

  • macOS 12 or earlier: Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Family Sharing. Click iCloud Storage, click Share, then follow the onscreen instructions.

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When you use iCloud+ with your family, you can do the following:

• Share 50 GB, 200 GB, 2 TB, 6 TB, or 12 TB of storage, so everyone has enough space for their photos, documents, and iOS and iPadOS backups.

• Protect everyone’s Safari browsing with Private Relay and personal email addresses with Hide My Email.

• Add a custom email domain to use with with iCloud Mail. Each family member can create up to three active email addresses.

• Use HomeKit Secure Video to add home security cameras to the Home app. Store your footage and view it from anywhere.

You can also use iCloud to do the following:

• Use iCloud Shared Photo Library to share photos and videos.

• Use iCloud Drive to share files or collaborate on documents.

• Create a shared calendar and add important family events.

• Use Reminders to create a shared shopping or to-do list.

• Share locations so you can find family members on a map and locate lost devices.