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How can I store my items in my iCloud so as to free up space

How can I store my items in my iCloud so as to free up space

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 14

Posted on Aug 6, 2022 8:41 PM

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Posted on Aug 6, 2022 8:57 PM

iCloud is not an off-site storage facility. It is a syncing service. You can delete files from your devices which are signed into iCloud but this action will also delete the files from iCloud and all your other devices. See Apple's support document What's the difference between device storage and iCloud storage? (also linked above).


There are ways to manage your iCloud space and this is described in Manage your iCloud storage.


As TheLittles has also recommended - you can buy more iCloud space.

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Aug 6, 2022 8:57 PM in response to Bakeme

iCloud is not an off-site storage facility. It is a syncing service. You can delete files from your devices which are signed into iCloud but this action will also delete the files from iCloud and all your other devices. See Apple's support document What's the difference between device storage and iCloud storage? (also linked above).


There are ways to manage your iCloud space and this is described in Manage your iCloud storage.


As TheLittles has also recommended - you can buy more iCloud space.

How can I store my items in my iCloud so as to free up space

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