Viewing Messages in iCloud

Interesting finding indeed. I have 28k messages in iCloud and all settings and devices set to keep messages 30 days. I doubt I have received that many messages during previous 30 days.

Only way you can browse messages is to use the Messages app at one of your Apple devices. You cannot view them using a web browser and iCloud.com.

Any message in iCloud is synced to the devices on which you have enabled iCloud messages. Messages are not directly accessible by browser.

Open the messages app.

Set up Messages on iPhone - Apple Support

"Viewing Messages in iCloud: I have 8k messages in icloud - how can i see them? [...]so how do i find them on iphone 17?"

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Viewing Messages:

I. Set Up iCloud Messages:

Is iCloud Messages turned on?

1. Start Here: Set Up iCloud for Messages on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
2. Scroll to: Set up iCloud for Messages on your iPhone or iPad.
3. Proceed from here as necessary .

II. Carrier:

A. Check your Carrier's Site:

What happens when you log into your Account on your Carrier's site? You might be able to see them there.

III. In iCloud:

A. Given Cellular is not Working and WiFi is Off:

You ought to be able to power on an iPhone associated to this device, and view them in the messages app. Export them form there: Set up Messages on Mac - Apple Support

B. Seeing iCloud Messages on a Mac:

Is Messages turned on, in the iCloud settings on a Mac you have associated to your Apple Account? If so, power off your router, and unplug Ethernet (likely through an adapter), and then power on the Mac. You'd see these, given your Mac did not sync with Apple's server upon sign in.

"Cannot see messages in icloud - what am i doing wrong?"

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Thank you for the followup reply.

Not Seeing Messages:

I'm referring to the Messages app. That is where you are looking for these, is that correct?

Verizon is having a Nation-Wide Outage:

Note that there is a nation-wide Verizon outage, as of your original post. That like most likely the major culprit here. So, wait to see if it comes back on.

Source: Check Network Status - Verizon

As it Reads: "Verizon is aware of an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers. We are working to restore service quickly."

"Used telegram"

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Emphasize your Post:

What does your reply have to do with the OP? If nothing, then create your own thread. Elsewise, how have you troubleshoot this, thus far? What tips do you have for the OP?

I believe OP refers to the count visible on iCloud settings / Messages. As mentioned mine shows 28k messages and I don't keep messages older than 30 days. That would mean I should receive over 900 messages per day, which I don't.

Used telegram