Where is iCloud information stored?

Apple has updated its publicly available iOS security documentation to disclose that personal data associated with the company’s iCloud service is stored in cloud servers operated by Google—specifically, the Google Cloud service.

How can I see my iCloud contents?

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  1. Go to https://www.icloud.com.
  2. Sign in with your Apple ID.
  3. Click an app.
  4. Click Photos to access photos and videos.
  5. Click iCloud Drive to access files.
  6. Click Contacts to see contacts.
  7. Click Calendar to see your schedule.
  8. Click Find My iPhone to find a lost phone.

How long does Apple store your data?

These records are typically stored for 30 days but may be stored for up to three years in an aggregated form, unless we are required by law or legal process to store them for a longer period.

How do I view photos stored 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.

Does iCloud save data forever?

Aside from the aforementioned support document confirming that iCloud backups are deleted automatically after 180 days of not being used, users are basically left to figure this out on their own.

Do things stay in the cloud forever?

Ultimately, cloud storage is about having your files accessible no matter what happens or what device you use. Magnetic tapes can be encrypted and keep your files safe for 30 years without any deterioration or artifacts whereas hard drives of servers can fail in as little as five years.

Do pictures stay in iCloud 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 long does iCloud store information?

for 180 days
When your device is backed up in iCloud, you can easily set up a new device or restore information on one you already have. To let iCloud automatically back up your device, here’s what you need to do. If you disable or stop using iCloud Backup, your last backup is stored for 180 days.

Does iCloud delete old backups?

Your iCloud backup for “Adam’s iPad 2” made on January 1st, 2020, expires on June 30th, 2020. It will be deleted after that unless you make another backup using that device before then. Even better would be to include in that email message a link the user could click to reset the 180-day counter.