How to turn on iCloud web access

How to access to iCloud web data protection

iPhone SE (2nd generation)

Posted on Apr 4, 2023 2:04 PM

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Posted on Apr 8, 2023 7:59 AM

Hi keaaron193,


Please see the guidance below to access Advanced Data Protection for iCloud:


"Requirements

To turn on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud, you need:

  • An Apple ID with two-factor authentication.
  • A passcode or password set for your device.
  • At least one account recovery contact or recovery key. If you don't already have one, you'll be guided to set one up when you turn on Advanced Data Protection.
  • Updated software on all of the devices where you're signed in with your Apple ID:
    • iPhone with iOS 16.2 or later
    • iPad with iPadOS 16.2 or later
    • Mac with macOS 13.1 or later
    • Apple Watch with watchOS 9.2 or later
    • Apple TV with tvOS 16.2 or later
    • HomePod with software version 16.0 or later
    • Windows computer with iCloud for Windows 14.1 or later

Managed Apple IDs and child accounts are not eligible for Advanced Data Protection.



How to turn on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud

You can turn on Advanced Data Protection on an iPhone with iOS 16.2, iPad with iPad OS 16.2, or a Mac with macOS 13.1. Turning on Advanced Data Protection on one device enables it for your entire account and all your compatible devices.

On iPhone or iPad

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap your name, then tap iCloud.
  3. Scroll down, tap Advanced Data Protection, then tap Turn on Advanced Data Protection.
  4. Follow the onscreen instructions to review your recovery methods and enable Advanced Data Protection.

On Mac

  1. Choose Apple menu  > System Settings.
  2. Click your name, then click iCloud.
  3. Click Advanced Data Protection, then click Turn On.
  4. Follow the onscreen instructions to review your recovery methods and enable Advanced Data Protection.

If you’re not able to turn on Advanced Data Protection for a certain period of time, the onscreen instructions may provide more details.

If one of your devices prevents you from turning on Advanced Data Protection, you can choose to remove that device from your Apple ID device list and try again. While Advanced Data Protection is enabled for your account, you can sign in with your Apple ID only on devices that meet the software requirements listed above.



Web access to your data at iCloud.com

When you turn on Advanced Data Protection, access to your iCloud data on the web at iCloud.com is disabled to ensure that your data is available only on your trusted devices. If you turn on web access again, you can use one of your trusted devices to approve temporary access to your data on the web. Learn how to access your iCloud data on the web.

"

How to turn on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud - Apple Support


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Apr 8, 2023 7:59 AM in response to keaaron193

Hi keaaron193,


Please see the guidance below to access Advanced Data Protection for iCloud:


"Requirements

To turn on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud, you need:

  • An Apple ID with two-factor authentication.
  • A passcode or password set for your device.
  • At least one account recovery contact or recovery key. If you don't already have one, you'll be guided to set one up when you turn on Advanced Data Protection.
  • Updated software on all of the devices where you're signed in with your Apple ID:
    • iPhone with iOS 16.2 or later
    • iPad with iPadOS 16.2 or later
    • Mac with macOS 13.1 or later
    • Apple Watch with watchOS 9.2 or later
    • Apple TV with tvOS 16.2 or later
    • HomePod with software version 16.0 or later
    • Windows computer with iCloud for Windows 14.1 or later

Managed Apple IDs and child accounts are not eligible for Advanced Data Protection.



How to turn on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud

You can turn on Advanced Data Protection on an iPhone with iOS 16.2, iPad with iPad OS 16.2, or a Mac with macOS 13.1. Turning on Advanced Data Protection on one device enables it for your entire account and all your compatible devices.

On iPhone or iPad

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap your name, then tap iCloud.
  3. Scroll down, tap Advanced Data Protection, then tap Turn on Advanced Data Protection.
  4. Follow the onscreen instructions to review your recovery methods and enable Advanced Data Protection.

On Mac

  1. Choose Apple menu  > System Settings.
  2. Click your name, then click iCloud.
  3. Click Advanced Data Protection, then click Turn On.
  4. Follow the onscreen instructions to review your recovery methods and enable Advanced Data Protection.

If you’re not able to turn on Advanced Data Protection for a certain period of time, the onscreen instructions may provide more details.

If one of your devices prevents you from turning on Advanced Data Protection, you can choose to remove that device from your Apple ID device list and try again. While Advanced Data Protection is enabled for your account, you can sign in with your Apple ID only on devices that meet the software requirements listed above.



Web access to your data at iCloud.com

When you turn on Advanced Data Protection, access to your iCloud data on the web at iCloud.com is disabled to ensure that your data is available only on your trusted devices. If you turn on web access again, you can use one of your trusted devices to approve temporary access to your data on the web. Learn how to access your iCloud data on the web.

"

How to turn on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud - Apple Support


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