Downgrading iCloud+

What will happen if I downgrade my iCloud plan to free version? Since at the moment most of my account is using iCloud email 'hider'. Do I need to manually change all my email from apple's iCloud email to main email? or it all will stay but I cannot add new 'anon iCloud' email?

Posted on Feb 20, 2023 7:42 PM

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Feb 20, 2023 8:33 PM in response to whzg

whzg Said:

"Downgrading iCloud+: do I need to transfer all my email if I'm using iCloud+ email forwarding feature? or it will stay working (email forward) even if I downgrade my iCloud plan?"

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About iCloud eMail:

Transferred or not, it will stay working, as long as you do not run out of iCloud storage: Mailbox Size and Message Sending Limits in iCloud - Apple Support

Feb 20, 2023 7:57 PM in response to whzg

whzg Said:

"Downgrading iCloud+: What will happen if I downgrade my iCloud plan to free version? Since at the moment most of my account is using iCloud email 'hider'. Do I need to manually change all my email from apple's iCloud email to main email? or it all will stay but I cannot add new 'anon iCloud' email?"

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iCloud eMail and Storage:

A. Transferring Mail:

As for transferring Mail, use this link on how to, export them, then import them. Go Here: Import or Export Mailboxes in Mail on Mac - Apple Support


B. Successfully Downgrading iCloud:

1. Download All of iCloud, First:

Prior to downgrading, download all of iCloud. That way you do not lose any data, once downgrading.. Use my user tip: Getting a Quick and Direct "iCloud Drive-to-External Hard Drive" Download - User Tip

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2. Downgrade your iCloud Plan:

If you want to get less storage in iCloud, downgrading your iCloud plan is the way to go. Note that this has a monthly fee. Here is the link to user: iCloud+ Plans and Pricing - Apple Support. Note that this service is not available in all countries/regions.

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