iCloud: Storage upgrades and downgrades
Learn about the iCloud storage upgrades available to you, how to upgrade or downgrade your storage, and how to view or change your payment information.
When you sign up for iCloud, you automatically get 5 GB of free storage for Backup, Documents, and Mail. Your purchased music, movies, apps, books, TV shows, and Photo Stream don’t count against your free storage. If you need more storage space, you can upgrade to a larger 15 GB, 25 GB, or 55 GB storage plan for your iCloud account.
You can purchase the following amounts of iCloud storage:
- 10 additional GB (15 GB total): $20/year
- 20 additional GB (25 GB total): $40/year
- 50 additional GB (55 GB total): $100/year
Or, instead of upgrading your storage plan, you can reduce the amount of iCloud storage you’re using. Learn how to manage your iCloud storage.
Note: You can change your iCloud storage plan at any time. Your storage upgrade will be billed every year unless you cancel by downgrading your storage plan from your iOS device, Mac, or Windows PC. When you request a downgrade, it will take effect one year after your storage upgrade was initially purchased.
Upgrade your iCloud storage plan
iOS 5 or later
- Tap Settings > iCloud > Storage & Backup > Change Storage Plan.
- Select the amount of storage you want, then tap Buy (in the upper-right corner).
- Follow the instructions that appear.
Mac OS X
- From the Apple () menu, choose System Preferences.
- Click the iCloud icon.
- Click Manage in the lower-right corner.
- Click Change Storage Plan (in the upper-right).
- Choose the amount of storage you want, then follow the instructions that appear.
Windows 8, Windows 7, and Vista
- Open the Windows Control Panel:
- In Windows 8, move the pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen to show the Charms bar, click the Search charm, and then click the iCloud Control Panel on the left.
- In Windows 7 and Vista, click Start > All Programs > iCloud > iCloud.
- In the iCloud Control Panel for Windows, click Change Storage Plan (in the upper-right).
- Choose the amount of storage you want, then follow the instructions that appear.
You will be notified via email before you are billed annually for your current storage plan.
Downgrade your iCloud storage plan
iOS 5 or later
- Tap Settings > iCloud > Storage & Backup > Change Storage Plan.
- Tap Downgrade Options, then select the storage plan you’d like to have when the next annual payment is due.
Mac OS X
- From the Apple () menu, choose System Preferences.
- Click the iCloud icon.
- Click Manage in the lower-right corner.
- Click Change Storage Plan (in the upper-right).
- Click Downgrade Options, then choose the storage plan you’d like to have when the next annual payment is due.
Windows 8, Windows 7, and Vista
- Open the Windows Control Panel:
- In Windows 8, move the pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen to show the Charms bar, click the Search charm, and then click the iCloud Control Panel on the left.
- In Windows 7 and Vista, choose Start > All Programs > iCloud > iCloud.
- In the iCloud Control Panel for Windows, click Change Storage Plan (in the upper-right).
- Click Downgrade Options, then choose the storage plan you’d like to have when the next annual payment is due.
View or change your iCloud payment information
You can view or change your iCloud account information (such as your credit card number, billing address, and more) from your iOS device, Mac, or Windows PC.
iOS 5 or later
- Tap Settings > iCloud > Account > Payment Information.
- Enter the password for your iCloud account, then follow the prompts.
Mac OS X
- From the Apple () menu, choose System Preferences.
- Click the iCloud icon.
- Click Manage in the lower-right corner.
- Click View Account in the lower-left corner.
- Enter the password for your iCloud account, click View Account, and then follow the prompts.
Windows 8, Windows 7, and Vista
- Open the Windows Control Panel:
- In Windows 8, move the pointer to the upper-right corner of the screen to show the Charms bar, click the Search charm, and then click the iCloud Control Panel on the left.
- In Windows 7 and Vista, choose Start > All Programs > iCloud > iCloud.
- In the iCloud Control Panel for Windows, click Manage.
- Click View account.
- Enter the password for your iCloud account, click View Account, and then follow the prompts.
Additional Information
If you purchase a higher-tier storage plan for your iCloud account to replace your existing storage plan (for example, a 25 GB to replace 15 GB), the existing plan will be canceled and you will receive a prorated refund for the time remaining. The new storage plan is applied to your iCloud account and the annual payment date updated to reflect the purchase date for the new plan.
Note: You cannot use Apple Store gift cards as a form of payment to upgrade your iCloud storage (payment methods accepted include iTunes store credit, credit cards, and debit cards). If you do not have enough iTunes store credit to complete your upgrade, you will be charged the remaining amount.
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