How to Cancel iCloud+ — Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

1. 1

   Open Settings and tap your name at the top.

2. 2

   Tap iCloud.

3. 3

   Tap Manage Account Storage (or Manage Storage).

4. 4

   Tap Change Storage Plan.

5. 5

   Tap Downgrade Options and enter your Apple ID password.

6. 6

   Select the free 5 GB plan.

7. 7

   Tap Done. The downgrade takes effect at the end of the current billing period.

1. 1

   Open System Settings.

2. 2

   Click your Apple ID at the top, then click iCloud.

3. 3

   Click Manage, then click Change Storage Plan.

4. 4

   Click Downgrade Options.

5. 5

   Enter your Apple ID password.

6. 6

   Select the free 5 GB plan and click Done.

1. 1

   Go to icloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID.

2. 2

   Click your name or profile icon, then click Account Settings.

3. 3

   Under iCloud Storage, click Manage.

4. 4

   Click Change Storage Plan, then Downgrade Options.

5. 5

   Select the free 5 GB plan.

6. 6

   Confirm. The change takes effect at the end of the billing period.

• You keep your paid storage until the end of the current billing period.

• After that, your storage drops to the free 5 GB.

• If you're using more than 5 GB, you won't be able to sync new data until you reduce your usage.

• iCloud will not delete your files immediately, but new syncing stops and backups may fail.

• You have about 30 days to reduce your usage before Apple begins disabling features.

Apple does not immediately delete data when you downgrade. Your files, photos, and backups remain in iCloud, but if you exceed the free 5 GB limit, new syncing stops. iCloud Drive files remain accessible on the web. After an extended period (typically 30+ days) of exceeding your storage limit, Apple may stop backing up your device and eventually remove excess data. It is strongly recommended to download your data before downgrading.