How to Upgrade iCloud Storage Plans on iPhone, iPad, Mac, PC

Checkout the Step by step guide on How to Increase iCloud Space from iPhone, iPad, Mac, PC. and Fix iCloud Storage issue.

Let’s check the price of iCloud+ plans and ways to upgrade iCloud Plan to iCloud+ on iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Apple gives 5 GB of free data storage service whenever you sign in to iCloud for the first time. I think it’s a jock if you’ve enabled on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Auto backup as well as Mail, iCloud Photo, and Whatsapp backup, and moreover, your purchased items like Music, Movie, and Books don’t count against free storage. Therefore, 5 GB Storage definitely has nothing right. But you can upgrade your iCloud Storage plan by price, from 5GB to 50 GB, 200 GB, or 2TB. By selecting the right plan, you can increase your default iCloud storage plan using an iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, or PC.

Note – After upgrading, your existing plan will be canceled, and you’ll be charged the protected cost for upgrading the iCloud storage. [Cost = higher tier plan – the projected cost of the earlier plan]

Plan updates instantly, and it’ll notify the user seven days before the payment due date of payment in each month. Your storage upgrade is billed every month unless canceled by downgrading the storage plan. By buying more iCloud storage, you can get more cloud space to back up more data than your Free or low-tire plan.

Several basic Key Points you should know before buying more iCloud Storage

→Family sharing- you may have a question: is iCloud Storage also shared in iOS Family Sharing? Yes, Apple allows you to share with up to five family members. Certain purchased items that we can’t share include Ringtones, Audiobooks, in-app purchases, Subscriptions, iTunes Match, and iCloud Storage.

→Can I buy iCloud Storage for someone else? You can purchase cloud storage at Apple using your Apple ID and Passcode of He/She (ask them for your Apple ID and Passcode). For Payment (annual or monthly), you must have a Credit/ debit card or iTunes store card to increase iCloud storage space. And Yes, You cannot buy iCloud storage using an Apple Store gift card.
→iCloud Storage Pricing is paid in its local currency in most countries. But, in some regions of the world, users will have to bill in US dollars.
→You guys: Keep remembering, buying more iCloud storage Online means it doesn’t expand the capacity of your phone. For example, if you bought a 64-Gb iPhone, the storage memory space was fixed when you bought it. So, an external flash drive is an alternative solution to free up your phone space.

If we need to use iCloud storage with family sharing then you should be required to upgrade the plan from 50GB or 12TB. Let’s see how to upgrade the iCloud plan on iPhone.

We can downgrade iCloud Storage on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and PC.

What is iCloud+ Plans Price?

  1. 50GB: $0.99 with one HomeKit Secure Video Camera & Family Sharing
  2. 200GB: $2.99 with Five HomeKit Secure Video Camera & Family Sharing
  3. 2TB: $10.99 with Unlimited HomeKit Secure Video camera & Family Sharing check Price in Other countries UK, Singapore, Ireland, NZ, Australia,
  4. 6TB: $32.99. It is ideal for photographers and content creators.
  5. 12TB: $64.99 Largest Plan for Advanced Users.

iCloud+ Plus Plan comes in all Security, and Privacy features Like Private Relay and hide My Email.

Steps to upgrade iCloud Storage on iPhone & iPad

iOS 15 or later iOS and iPadOS users can upgrade the iCloud plan with Privacy features. Let’s check how to activate the iCloud+ Plan on iPhone. Follow the below steps,

Step 1: Access the Settings App on your iPhone.
Step 2: Select your Apple ID [Your Name] at the top.
Step 3: On the next screen, tap on iCloud.

Launch the settings app tap on apple id profile name then select iCloud on iPhone

Step 4: Hit on Manage Account Storage.
Step 5: If you currently don’t have an iCloud Storage Plan, select Upgrade To iCloud+.
Step 6: On the next screen, you’ll see two options Apple One Bundle and iCloud+ with 50GB of Storage. Select one from both and choose Start Free Trail > Subscribe and follow on-screen instructions. 

Click manage account storage tap select any one option to upgrade to iCloud+ on iPhone

Step 7: But in case you want more storage, then tap on See Other Plans. Select the one as per your need. Select Upgrade to iCloud+ > Subscribe and follow the on-screen instructions.

Select subscribe and then share with family on iPhone

How to Upgrade iCloud Storage From Browser! Can I?

Apple officially doesn’t support iCloud storage upgrade from Browser on Mac or PC.

  • But Mac users can do it from the System Preferences > Apple ID > iCloud > Manage option.
  • And PC users can use iCloud setup. Download iCloud on a Windows PC and Manage it with your iCloud account.

Upgraded iCloud Storage But it still says full

Ideally, as per my past experience on iCloud Plan change, after a few seconds, we can see the free and used iCloud space on an Apple device that’s signed in with the same Apple ID.

1. Launch the Settings App tap on Apple ID Profile Name on iPhone.

Launch the settings app tap on apple id profile name on iPhone

2. Click on iCloud then free space in apple id.

Click on iCloud then see free space on iPhone

If the changes are not showing, then Force close the app and Re-check on the Device settings app. and internet connection.

Check Apple Server Status, A Service outage might be a delay in using your iCloud space & service [Backup, Restore].

Payment is not Validated by your Bank or Apple payment system. In this case, you can contact Apple support online.

Steps to upgrade iCloud Storage on Mac

Step 1: Go to the Apple Logo at the top left corner of the Mac screen.

Step 2: Select System Settings… from the menu.

Click apple logo select system settings... on mac

Step 3: Click on Apple ID[Your Name] from the top.

Step 4: On the next screen, select iCloud.

Click apple id profile name and iCloud on mac

Step 5: Click on the Manage Button below the storage bar.

Click on manage... on mac

Step 6: Select Change Storage Plan… 

Select Change Storage Plan... on mac

Step 7: Check the box next to the Storaage you want to upgrade.

In the next screen see the plan for change on mac

Step 8: Click Upgrade to iCloud+ and follow the on-screen instructions to finish the procedure. 

Choose the plan then Upgrade to iCloud+ on mac

That’s It!

Upgrade iCloud Storage Plan On Older macOS

Step 1. First of all, take your cursor on the Apple Menu and Select System Preferences

Apple logo to System Preferences on Macos Sierra

Step 2. Next, go to Apple ID at top right corner of the screen of System Preferences.

Apple ID on System Preferences on Mac for iCloud Space
Apple ID on System Preferences on Mac for iCloud Space

Now Go with the iCloud on sidebar. On iCloud Preference pane, Find Manage button bottom corner of the screen.

Option for Manage iCloud storage
Option for Manage iCloud storage

Note: macOS Mojave and Earlier MacOS can access iCloud option directly under the System Preferences.

Buy iCloud Storage
Buy iCloud Storage

Step 3. Click on, Buy More Storage Plan or Change Storage Plan.

Buy More iCloud Storage on Mac
Buy More iCloud Storage on Mac

Step 4. Choose an upgrade plan, then click next and enter your Apple ID and password.

If you already bought an extra iCloud storage, but still iCloud storage upgrade not showing then please you should contact Apple Support.

Steps to upgrade iCloud Storage using a browser

Step 1: Open your preferred browser on your device.

Step 2: In these steps, we going to use Google Chrome.

Step 3: Click on the Sign-In Button.

Step 4: Enter your Apple ID on which you want to upgrade iCloud storage.

Step 5: Select Use a different Apple ID if you want to upgrade the iCloud Storage to a different Apple ID. 

  • Enter your Apple ID and Password.

Step 6: Or else, select Continue With Password Button. Enter your Mac login password to proceed.

Step 7: In the iCloud.com screen, scroll down, click on Your Plan, and follow the on-screen instructions. 

Steps to Upgrade iCloud Storage Plan on Windows PC

If you’re a Windows user, then learn the bottom steps to Downgrade iCloud storage on your PC.

1. Open iCloud app. (Download and Install, Available for Windows 10/ 8/ 7)

Open search bar is iCloud on mac

2. Login with iCloud Apple ID and Password and Sign In.

Enter apple ID , password select sign in on mac

3. Select the Storage.

Click on storage on mac

4. Click on Add Storage in iCloud.

Click add storage on mac

5. Select the storage plan in the upgrade options, then Next on Windows.

Select the plan choose next on mac

6. Enter Apple ID, Password then Buy option.

Enter password next buy on mac

7. And then Confirm Option.

Choose the confirm on mac

That’s it. If you’re a Windows OS user, then go for the Windows OS upgrade iCloud Storage plan. Please drop your message in the comment box and tell us how to help with this tip. You also find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

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