How to get more icloud storage on mac

Q: How do I get more iCloud storage without buying it?

Now lets dive into the different ways you can clear up some extra iCloud storage space, including: Deleting old backups. Deleting messages. Removing duplicate or unwanted photos..

iCloud is Apple’s shared storage service for iOS and MacOS devices for files, backups, and more.

Prerequisites: A need for more cloud-based storage on your device

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iCloud is Apple’s shared storage service for iOS and MacOS devices for files, backups, and more.
How do I get more iCloud space on my Mac?
How do I get more iCloud storage without buying it?
What do you do when iCloud storage is full on Mac?

Difficulty Level: Member • Nerd • Platypus

Estimated Time: 30 min

Expected Outcome: Increased storage for all devices allowing backups and storage of files

Tools Required: Internet Access; AppleID User/Password

Steps to Perform

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Manage Storage or iCloud Storage. If you're using iOS 10.2 or earlier, go to Settings > iCloud > Storage.
Tap Buy More Storage or Change Storage Plan.
Choose a plan.
Tap Buy and follow the onscreen instructions.

On your Mac

Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click iCloud.
Click Manage in the lower-right corner.
Click Change Storage Plan or Buy More Storage.
Choose a plan.
Click Next and enter your Apple ID password.

On your Windows PC

Open iCloud for Windows.
Click Storage.
Click Change Storage Plan.
Choose a plan, then click Next.
Enter your Apple ID password, then click Buy.

How do I get more iCloud space on my Mac?

On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Apple ID , then select iCloud in the sidebar. Click Manage, then do any of the following: Upgrade your storage: Click Buy More Storage or Change Storage Plan, choose the amount of storage you want, then follow the instructions.

How do I get more iCloud storage without buying it?

Now let's dive into the different ways you can clear up some extra iCloud storage space, including: Deleting old backups. Deleting messages. Removing duplicate or unwanted photos..

Locate iCloud in “Settings” ... .

Select “Manage Storage” and Locate Backups. ... .

Select the Backups You No Longer Need..

What do you do when iCloud storage is full on Mac?

* Storing files in iCloud uses storage space in your iCloud storage plan. If you reach your iCloud storage limit, you can buy more iCloud storage, or you can make more iCloud storage available. iCloud storage starts at 50GB for $0.99 (USD) a month. You can purchase additional storage directly from your Apple device.