Backing up your data to the iCloud on an Apple iPhone, iPad, or iPod is a simple process in your settings.
Step 1: Provide Apps Access to iCloud
On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch turn on all applicable apps to use iCloud.
- Go to settings
- Tap [your name]
- Tap iCloud
- Turn on Messages and all additional apps relevant to your matter
Step 2: Backup Data to iCloud
Note: If you have more than 5 GB of data on your device you will need to purchase more data storage space before proceeding.
Skip to the bottom to view how to get more storage space.
- Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network
- Go to Settings > [your name], and tap iCloud
- Tap iCloud Backup
- Tap Back Up Now. Stay connected to your Wi-Fi network until the process completes
You can check the progress and confirm the backup completed. Go to Settings> [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup. Under Back Up Now, you'll see the date and time of your last backup.
Increase iCloud Storage Size
If your device has more than 5 GB of data you will need to upgrade your storage plan to one of the below:
50GB: $0.99 per month
200GB: $2.99 per month
2TB: $9.99 per month
- Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Manage Storage or iCloud Storage
- Tap Buy More Storage or Change Storage Plan
- Choose a plan
- Tap Buy and follow the onscreen instructions