Clean up cloud storage space

Easiest way to clean up the cloud storage space

iPhone 16, iOS 26

Posted on Feb 2, 2026 5:26 PM

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Feb 2, 2026 5:37 PM in response to haden1984

"Clean up cloud storage space: Easiest way to clean up the cloud storage space"

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What Takes Up the Most of iCloud Storage:

That really depends of what is taking up most of the space. Typically, that comes down to the iCloud Drive, itself. Documents and Downloads take up lots of space to (based on reputation).


Export, then Erase iCloud Drive:

You can download all of iCloud, and then trash what remains in iCloud Drive. That's not to say that iCloud Drive is taking up lots of space, but by exporting it, you'll be able to access it elsewhere. Use my user Tip: Getting a Quick and Direct "iCloud Drive-to-External Hard Drive" Download - User Tip. Then, verify you can access it. Once verified, trash what remains.

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