GuideTechOctober 24, 20264 min readBy Measured Take Guides

How to Buy More iCloud Storage on Your iPhone

A step-by-step guide to buying or upgrading an iCloud+ storage plan from your iPhone, with current US prices and plan options.

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You can buy more iCloud storage by subscribing to iCloud+ from the Settings app on your iPhone. Plans start at $0.99 a month in the United States.

What you need

  • The Settings app, which is built into your iPhone
  • A monthly budget for the plan you choose, billed monthly after you upgrade

### If your iPhone runs iOS 27 or later

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap the iCloud Storage Almost Full notification. Or, to upgrade an existing iCloud+ plan, tap your name, then tap iCloud, then under iCloud+ Features tap Manage Plan. If you are not already subscribed and want to buy a plan, tap iCloud, tap Storage (or Almost Full), then tap Get More Storage.
  3. Choose a plan and follow the onscreen instructions.

### If your iPhone runs iOS 18.4 to iOS 26

  1. Open the Settings app, then tap your name.
  2. To upgrade an existing iCloud+ plan, tap Subscriptions, then tap iCloud+ under Active, then tap See All Plans. If you are not already subscribed and want to buy a plan, tap iCloud, scroll down, then tap Upgrade to iCloud+.
  3. Choose a plan and follow the onscreen instructions.

### If your iPhone runs iOS 18 to iOS 18.3

  1. Open the Settings app, then tap your name.
  2. Tap iCloud, then scroll and tap Manage Plan.
  3. Choose a plan and follow the onscreen instructions.

### If your iPhone runs iOS 17 or earlier

  1. Open the Settings app, then tap your name.
  2. Tap iCloud, tap Manage Account Storage, then tap Change Storage Plan.
  3. Choose a plan and follow the onscreen instructions.

Things to know

  • iCloud+ is a subscription that includes storage plus premium features such as iCloud Private Relay, Hide My Email, Custom Email Domain, Apple Invites and HomeKit Secure Video support.
  • You are billed monthly after you upgrade.
  • United States pricing: 50 GB is $0.99 a month, 200 GB is $2.99 a month, 2 TB is $9.99 a month, 6 TB is $29.99 a month and 12 TB is $59.99 a month. Prices and plans can change, so check the current figures before you buy.
  • Every iCloud+ plan can be shared with up to five other family members at no extra cost.
  • The free tier gives you 5 GB of storage. iCloud+ is the paid upgrade above that.
  • HomeKit Secure Video recording limits depend on your plan: one camera on 50 GB, up to five cameras on 200 GB, and an unlimited number of cameras on 2 TB, 6 TB or 12 TB.
  • Not all features are available in all countries or regions. Without access to your IP address, some websites may require extra steps to sign in or access content after you turn on iCloud Private Relay.
  • HomeKit Secure Video requires a supported iCloud plan, a compatible HomeKit-enabled security camera and a supported device running as a home hub.
  • You can also upgrade from an iPad, a Mac, an Apple Vision Pro or a Windows PC if you prefer, but the menu paths differ by device and software version.
  • To see how much storage you are currently using, go to Settings, tap your name, then tap iCloud on your iPhone, iPad or Mac.

Common questions

How much does extra iCloud storage cost in the US? Plans run from $0.99 a month for 50 GB up to $59.99 a month for 12 TB, with 200 GB at $2.99, 2 TB at $9.99 and 6 TB at $29.99. You are billed monthly.

Can I share my iCloud+ plan with my family? Yes. All iCloud+ plans can be shared with up to five other family members at no extra cost.

What do I get besides storage? iCloud+ includes iCloud Private Relay, Hide My Email, Custom Email Domain, Apple Invites and HomeKit Secure Video support, alongside the extra storage.

Where can I check how much storage I am using? Go to Settings, tap your name, then tap iCloud on your iPhone, iPad or Mac.

Can I upgrade from a device other than my iPhone? Yes. You can upgrade to iCloud+ from your iPhone, iPad, Mac or PC, though the steps differ by device and software version.

Sources

  1. [1]Buy iCloud+ or upgrade your current storage plan - Apple Support
  2. [2]iCloud+
  3. [3]iCloud+ plans and pricing - Apple Support
  4. [4]Photo: Unsplash
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