The process for canceling your iCloud storage plan varies by platform. To cancel your iCloud storage subscription on an iPhone, tap Change Storage Plan, then Downgrade Options in the iCloud pane of the Settings app. Show
Hi, I’m Andrew, a former Mac administrator, and in this article, I’ll show you how to cancel your iCloud+ subscription whether you’re using an iOS, macOS, or Windows device. We’ll also look at what happens when you cancel your storage plan and answer some frequently asked questions. Let’s dive in. Table of Contents
How to Cancel Your iCloud Storage Subscription from an iPhone
Note: these instructions also work on an iPad. How to Cancel Your iCloud Storage Subscription from a Mac
How to Cancel Your iCloud Storage Subscription from a PC
What Happens When You Cancel Your Storage PlanIf you have more than 5 GB of data in your account, iCloud will stop syncing data until you get below the 5 GB threshold. Essentially this means that iCloud will retain your current data but won’t upload or sync anything new. If you need help removing data from iCloud, check out our guide to freeing up space when iCloud storage is full. You’ll still have access to all of your iCloud+ features like HomeKit Secure Video, Private Relay, and increased storage until your current billing period runs out. FAQsHere are some other questions you might have regarding downgrading or canceling your iCloud storage subscription. Can I cancel iCloud storage anytime?Yes. You’ll continue to have access to iCloud+ features until your next billing date. If I cancel my iCloud storage plan, will I lose everything?No, you won’t lose anything currently stored in iCloud, but new data like photos, contacts, and messages won’t sync until you reduce your storage usage below 5 GB. I can’t downgrade my iCloud storage plan. What should I do?Check the Apple ID signed in to the device and confirm that it is the same account tied to your iCloud+ subscription. If that doesn’t work, try another device (if possible). If all else fails, contact Apple support for assistance. Final ThoughtsDowngrading or canceling your iCloud storage subscription plan is pretty easy; the hard part is removing enough data so that the iCloud service starts functioning again on your devices. With every passing day, it seems Apple incorporates more features into iCloud, making it difficult to live without the service. How do I cancel my subscription to iCloud?How to Cancel Your iCloud Storage Plan from an iPhone. Open the Settings menu.. Select the button with your name on it.. Select the iCloud button.. Tap Manage Storage or iCloud Storage.. Select the Change Storage Plan button.. Tap to open the Downgrade Options menu.. Typ in your Apple ID password.. Choose the Free Plan.. What happens when I cancel my iCloud subscription?When you cancel your iCloud storage subscription, Apple reduces your account to the free 5 GB. If you have more than 5 GB of data stored in iCloud, Apple usually doesn't delete it for another 30 days.
Can I cancel iCloud storage anytime?Whether you enable iCloud storage on your Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Windows computer, you can cancel or downgrade iCloud at any time with its built-in management features.
|