How to See How Much iCloud Storage an iPhone Is Using

10 second version:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap iCloud.
3. Tap Storage.
4. Review the results.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:
Viewing the iCloud Usage

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    Open the Settings app.
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    Tap iCloud.
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    Tap Storage.
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    Review the results. Subtracting the "Available" storage value from your "Total Storage" value will tell you how much iCloud space your iPhone is using.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:
Viewing the Storage Breakdown

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    Open the Settings app.
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    Tap General.
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    Tap Storage & iCloud Usage.
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    Tap Manage Storage. This will be beneath the "iCloud" section of the page.
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    Review your storage settings. You should be able to view a breakdown of how much room specific apps and documents are taking up.
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Warnings

  • If you run out of iCloud storage (the Apple default is 5 gigabytes), you'll need to pay for a larger plan if you want to unlock more storage space.
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Updated: May 25, 2021
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