How do I delete things from iCloud to free up space?

Delete files and folders from the iCloud website

  1. Open iCloud.com in a browser.
  2. Log in with your Apple ID.
  3. Click “iCloud Drive.”
  4. To delete a folder, select it and then click the Delete icon.
  5. To delete files, double-click a folder.
  6. Hold down CTRL while clicking each file.
  7. Select the Delete icon.

How do I see what’s in my iCloud storage on Mac?

Check your iCloud storage on your Mac

  1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Apple ID, then click iCloud. The bar graph shows your overall storage usage.
  2. Click Manage for more details. On the left, you see a list of apps and features and how much iCloud storage they use.

Are photos deleted from iCloud when deleted from phone?

Usually, your iPhone automatically backs up to your iCloud account, and if you delete photos from your iPhone, they’ll also be deleted from your iCloud. To get around this, you can turn off iCloud photo sharing, sign in to a different iCloud account, or use a cloud server other than iCloud for photo sharing.

Is iCloud Drive stored on my Mac?

The Desktop & Documents Folders option in iCloud Drive is a great way to save storage space on your Mac. It also makes your files available on other devices. When you turn it on, macOS creates a Desktop and a Documents folder in your iCloud Drive account.

Does iCloud save photos forever?

iCloud stores new photos for 30 days, so you have plenty of time to connect your iOS device to Wi-Fi and make sure you always have your most recent shots handy. So your photos will get deleted if you reach the 1000 photos limit or the 30 days limit.

How do I see all my photos in iCloud?

How to access iCloud Photos on Android

  1. Open up Chrome and navigate to www.icloud.com. Chrome is likely your default browser.
  2. Tap the More option. Click on the three-dot icon at the top right corner and select Desktop site from the list.
  3. Sign in.
  4. Tap the Photos icon.
  5. Make a new album if you need to.

Is it OK to delete old backups on iCloud?

When you delete iPhone backup, the data synced to iCloud.com won’t be affected. In fact, it won’t have any impact on what’s actually on your device. I guess, most of you are concerned with photos. Well, photos on the iOS device are never only stored in the backup.

Is there a difference between iCloud and iCloud Drive?

People often confuse iCloud with iCloud Drive, but they don’t mean the same thing. They are quite different under the surface. iCloud is a cloud storage service that is used for several services Apple offers while iCloud Drive works like OneDrive, one service that falls under iCloud.