HT201104: iCloud Drive FAQ
Learn about iCloud Drive FAQ
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Jun 24, 2016 2:50 PM in response to fpurnamaby norm123,Hello fpurnama,
I understand that you are not sure what is taking up space within your iCloud account. Let's see if we can figure that out what is going on.
If it says they are backup's you should see an option to delete it. Take a look at the article below to walk you through managing and deleting and unwanted space. I have provided the steps on deleting that specific back up.
Manage your iCloud storage
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204247
Delete backups and turn off Backup for your device
Use these steps for your device.
iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
iOS 9:
- Go to Settings > General > Storage & iCloud Usage.
- Under iCloud, tap Manage Storage.
- Tap the name of your device.
- Tap Delete Backup > Turn Off & Delete.
iOS 8:
- Go to Settings > iCloud > Storage > Manage Storage.
- Tap the name of your device.
- Tap Delete Backup > Turn Off & Delete.
iOS 7 and earlier:
- Go to Settings > iCloud > Storage & Backup > Manage Storage.
- Tap the name of your device.
- Tap Delete Backup > Turn Off & Delete.
When you delete a backup, it also turns off backup of your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Mac
- Go to Apple menu > System Preferences, then click iCloud.
- Click Manage and select Backups.
- Select one of the device backups, then click Delete. If you want to turn off Backup and remove all backups for that device from iCloud, choose Delete when you're asked to confirm.
- When you delete a backup, it also turns off backup of your device.
Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10
- Open iCloud for Windows.
- Click Storage.
- Select Backup from the items listed.
- Select one of the device backups, then click Delete. If you want to turn off Backup and remove all backups for that device from iCloud, choose Delete when you're asked to confirm. When you delete a backup, it also turns off backup of your device.
iCloud backups are available for 180 days after you disable or stop using iCloud Backup.
If you are still unable to delete it, reply back with a screenshot of your iCloud storage space.
Take care
