Once I purchase additional iCloud storage, how do I get it to reflect on my account?

Hello dunn1515

I have highlighted the steps from the article below on the process of upgrading your iCloud account.

iCloud: Storage upgrades and downgrades

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4874

iOS 5 or later

1. Go to Settings > iCloud > Storage & Backup.
2. Tap "Buy More Storage" or "Change Storage Plan."
3. Choose an upgrade, then tap Buy and enter your Apple ID password.

OS X

1. Choose Apple () menu > System Preferences, then click iCloud.
2. Click Manage in the lower-right corner.
3. Click Change Storage Plan in the upper-right corner.
4. Choose an upgrade, then click Next and enter your Apple ID password.

Windows 8, Windows 7, and Vista

Open the iCloud Control Panel:

• In Windows 8, go to the Start screen and click the iCloud tile.
• In Windows 7 and Vista, choose Start > All Programs > iCloud > iCloud.

1. Click Manage.
2. Click Change Storage Plan.
3. Choose an upgrade, then click Next.
4. Enter your Apple ID password, then click Buy.

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Regards,

-Norm G.

Hi,

I had purchased 20GB additional storage but it's not reflected when i check on iphone. It still says i'm on 5gb. How long do i have to wait before it appears?