Cancel Your Apple iCloud+ Subscription
iCloud+ is Apple's premium cloud subscription service. It expands your iCloud storage and adds powerful privacy features like Private Relay, Hide My Email, and Custom Email Domains.
How to Cancel Apple iCloud+ Subscription
Follow the step-by-step instructions based on your device/platform.
iPhone with iOS 18.4
- 1Open the 'Settings' app, then tap your name.
- 2Tap 'Subscriptions', then tap 'iCloud+' under the 'Active' section.
- 3To cancel, tap 'Cancel Subscription'. To downgrade, tap 'See All Plans', select a new plan, and follow the on-screen instructions.
iPhone with iOS 18 to iOS 18.3
- 1Open the 'Settings' app, then tap your name.
- 2Tap 'iCloud', then tap 'Manage Plan' under 'iCloud+ Features'.
- 3Tap 'Downgrade Options' and enter your Apple Account password if prompted.
- 4Select a new, lower-tier plan (including the free 5GB plan to cancel) and tap 'Done'.
iPhone with iOS 17 and earlier
- 1Open the 'Settings' app, then tap your name.
- 2Tap 'iCloud', then tap 'Manage Account Storage'.
- 3Tap 'Downgrade Options' and enter your Apple Account password if prompted.
- 4Choose a new plan (including the free 5GB plan to cancel) and tap 'Done'.
Online (Without an Apple Device)
- 1If you no longer have an Apple device, you can manage your subscription online.
- 2Visit the iCloud website or Apple's subscription management page and sign in with your Apple ID.
- 3Follow the on-screen instructions to downgrade or cancel your iCloud+ plan.
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The Apple One Bundle (The #1 Hack)
If you use other Apple services like Apple Music, Apple TV+, or Apple Arcade, bundling them into an 'Apple One' plan is by far the most cost-effective way to get iCloud+ storage. The bundle price is significantly cheaper than paying for each service individually.
The Family Sharing Value Play
All paid iCloud+ plans can be shared with up to five other family members. Each member gets their own private storage space under one bill, which is a much better deal than individual plans.
Pre-Cancellation Safety Checklist
Data Syncing Will Stop if You're Over Quota
CRITICAL: After you cancel, your storage will revert to the free 5GB tier. You will NOT lose existing data, but if you are over the 5GB limit, your photos will stop uploading, device backups will fail, and iCloud Drive will stop syncing.
You Lose All Privacy Features
VERY IMPORTANT: Your access to premium privacy features like Private Relay (which hides your IP address) and Hide My Email will be deactivated. Any 'Hide My Email' addresses you created will stop forwarding messages.
Download Your Data First with Apple Takeout
For absolute peace of mind, go to privacy.apple.com and use the 'Get a copy of your data' tool to download a complete archive of your iCloud Photos, Drive, and Mail before you cancel.
You MUST Cancel Through Your Apple ID
You cannot cancel on a website. You must cancel through the 'Subscriptions' menu in your iPhone/iPad Settings or via the Mac App Store. Your subscription is tied directly to your Apple ID.
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Will my photos and files be deleted if I cancel iCloud+?
No, they will not be deleted. However, if your data exceeds the free 5GB limit, syncing will stop. You won't be able to upload new photos or files, and your iPhone backups will fail until you free up space.
What happens to the email addresses I created with 'Hide My Email'?
They will stop working. Any website or app using one of those addresses will no longer be able to contact you. It's important to update your email address on those services before you cancel.
What is the difference between iCloud and iCloud+?
Every Apple ID comes with a free 5GB of iCloud storage. iCloud+ is the paid subscription that increases that storage and adds the premium privacy features like Private Relay and Hide My Email.
Can my family see my files if we share a plan?
No. When you share an iCloud+ plan, everyone gets their own private slice of the storage. No one can see your files, photos, or data unless you explicitly share it with them.
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