Using iCloud Drive and iCloud Photos, you can store files such as photos, documents and other files in iCloud. In addition, many more files are stored in iCloud, such as backups, emails, app data, etc.
What is iCloud and how does Apple’s online storage service work? You can read this in our extensive iCloud manual. You get 5 GB of storage for free as standard. This is enough to sync personal data and keep backups for one or two devices. If you want more, you can purchase extra storage and also get access to iCloud+.
Purchase additional iCloud storage
As an Apple user you can choose between iCloud storage for yourself, the whole family or by using Apple One. Apple offers four different plans for iCloud storage, which you can find below. You can change the storage at any time.
- Free: 5 GB storage
- €0.99 per month for 50 GB storage
- €2.99 per month for 200 GB storage
- €9.99 per month for 2 TB storage
- €29.99 per month for 6 TB of storage
- €59.99 per month for 12 TB of storage
Do you use family sharing? Then you can share the storage space of 200 GB or higher with all family members. You can read exactly how that works here.
Change iCloud storage on an iPhone or iPad
- Open Settings
- Tap your Name (Apple account) at the top
- Navigate to iCloud
- Tap on ‘Storage’
- Select ‘Change storage plan’
If you still have iOS 10.2.1 or earlier, you can adjust this via Settings â–¸ iCloud â–¸ Storage â–¸ Change storage subscription
You will now see your current subscription here. If you want to change this, choose a different package. If you want to downgrade and therefore use less storage, choose the option ‘Downgrade options‘.
Change iCloud storage space via Mac
- Open  ▸ System Settings
- Click on your Name (Apple account)
- Navigate to ‘iCloud’
- Next to ‘Account Storage’, click ‘Management’
- Choose ‘Change storage subscription’
Do you have a Mac with macOS Monterey or older? Then you can change this via  â–¸ System Preferences â–¸ (Apple ID) â–¸ iCloud â–¸ Manage. Select ‘Buy more storage’ or ‘Change storage plan’
You will now see your current subscription here. If you want to change this, choose a different package. If you want to downgrade and therefore use less storage, choose the option ‘Downgrade options‘.
Apple One: Extra affordable
Apple One is one all-in-one subscription that bundles four Apple services. It’s the easiest way to enjoy all your favorite Apple services for one discounted price. The bundles consist of Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade and iCloud and are available in the Netherlands and Belgium in two variants: Individual and Family.
The iCloud storage differs per subscription, for example the individual subscription contains 50GB of storage, the family subscription 200GB. In the article below you can read how you can take out an Apple One subscription.
Pay for iCloud storage without a credit card
You can expand your storage via iOS or macOS and adding a credit card is recommended. That is also the most frequently asked question: is it possible to pay for iCloud storage without a credit card? Yes, that is possible, but you must remain alert. It is possible to expand the storage using Apple Gift Card, Apple ID balance, PayPal, iDeal or Bancontact.
Additional privacy options with iCloud+
The iCloud+ service is an extension of the current iCloud functions, but focused on privacy. It costs nothing extra with a paid subscription and ensures that you are even better protected online. For example, you can use iCloud Private Relay to hide your internet activity, hide your email address from all your accounts, and enjoy extensive HomeKit Secure Video support.