How to Cancel iCloud+ (2026 guide)

Cancelling iCloud+ depends on how you're managing your subscription and whether it's part of a family plan. This guide covers cancellation through your Apple ID, device settings, and family sharing options.

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Quick Cancellation Overview

Cancel Online

Yes

Main Cancel methods

iPhone Settings

Mac System Preferences

Apple ID Website

iPad Settings

Time to Cancel

2-3 mins

Instant for individual plans

Where to Cancel

Subscriptions Settings

Or Apple ID account page

iCloud+ is tied directly to your Apple ID and renews automatically. Family organizers control shared plans, so individual family members can't cancel those subscriptions. Check if you're on a family plan first.

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Cancel Your iCloud+ Subscription

These steps work for individual iCloud+ subscriptions. If you're part of a family plan, only the organizer can cancel.

Cancel Your iCloud+ Subscription

These steps work for individual iCloud+ subscriptions. If you're part of a family plan, only the organizer can cancel.

Cancel Your iCloud+ Subscription

These steps work for individual iCloud+ subscriptions. If you're part of a family plan, only the organizer can cancel.

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Open iPhone Settings

Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. Tap your name at the top of the screen to access your Apple ID settings.

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Go to Subscriptions

Tap Media & Purchases, then Subscriptions. You'll see all your active Apple subscriptions including iCloud+.

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Select iCloud+ subscription

Find your iCloud+ subscription in the list and tap it. This will show your current plan details and renewal date.

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Cancel subscription

Tap Cancel Subscription at the bottom of the screen. Apple may show you downgrade options before the final cancellation.

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Confirm cancellation

Tap Confirm to finalize the cancellation. Your iCloud+ features will remain active until your current billing period ends.

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iCloud+-specific things to know

iCloud+ subscriptions have a few unique behaviors that might affect your cancellation timing.

iCloud+-specific things to know

iCloud+ subscriptions have a few unique behaviors that might affect your cancellation timing.

iCloud+-specific things to know

iCloud+ subscriptions have a few unique behaviors that might affect your cancellation timing.

Family plans need organizer to cancel

If you're on a family iCloud+ plan, only the family organizer can cancel. Individual members will see the subscription but can't modify it.

Your data stays for 30 days
Privacy features stop at renewal

Family plans need organizer to cancel

If you're on a family iCloud+ plan, only the family organizer can cancel. Individual members will see the subscription but can't modify it.

Your data stays for 30 days
Privacy features stop at renewal

Family plans need organizer to cancel

If you're on a family iCloud+ plan, only the family organizer can cancel. Individual members will see the subscription but can't modify it.

Your data stays for 30 days
Privacy features stop at renewal

Before you cancel, keep this in mind

These points can help you avoid losing access to important data or features unexpectedly.

Before you cancel, keep this in mind

These points can help you avoid losing access to important data or features unexpectedly.

Before you cancel, keep this in mind

These points can help you avoid losing access to important data or features unexpectedly.

1. Download data if over free limit

If you're using more than 5GB of iCloud storage, download photos and documents before cancelling or you may lose access to them.

2. Note which apps use iCloud+
3. Check family sharing status

1. Download data if over free limit

If you're using more than 5GB of iCloud storage, download photos and documents before cancelling or you may lose access to them.

2. Note which apps use iCloud+
3. Check family sharing status

1. Download data if over free limit

If you're using more than 5GB of iCloud storage, download photos and documents before cancelling or you may lose access to them.

2. Note which apps use iCloud+
3. Check family sharing status

Alternative ways to cancel iCloud+

If you can't access your iPhone settings, you can cancel through these alternative methods depending on your setup.

Alternative ways to cancel iCloud+

If you can't access your iPhone settings, you can cancel through these alternative methods depending on your setup.

Alternative ways to cancel iCloud+

If you can't access your iPhone settings, you can cancel through these alternative methods depending on your setup.

Website

You can manage iCloud+ subscriptions through the Apple ID website if you don't have access to your devices.

  1. Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in

  2. Click Media & Purchases

  3. Select Manage Subscriptions

  4. Find iCloud+ and click Edit

  5. Click Cancel Subscription

Website

You can manage iCloud+ subscriptions through the Apple ID website if you don't have access to your devices.

  1. Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in

  2. Click Media & Purchases

  3. Select Manage Subscriptions

  4. Find iCloud+ and click Edit

  5. Click Cancel Subscription

Website

You can manage iCloud+ subscriptions through the Apple ID website if you don't have access to your devices.

  1. Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in

  2. Click Media & Purchases

  3. Select Manage Subscriptions

  4. Find iCloud+ and click Edit

  5. Click Cancel Subscription

Other options to consider

If the cost is the issue, you might be able to downgrade to a smaller plan instead of cancelling completely.

Other options to consider

If the cost is the issue, you might be able to downgrade to a smaller plan instead of cancelling completely.

Other options to consider

If the cost is the issue, you might be able to downgrade to a smaller plan instead of cancelling completely.

Downgrade your iCloud+ plan

Apple offers multiple storage tiers. You might find a smaller plan that still meets your needs without cancelling entirely.

  • 50GB for $0.99/month

  • 200GB for $2.99/month

  • 2TB for $9.99/month

Share Your Plan

Family sharing lets up to 6 people share iCloud+ storage, making the cost per person much lower than individual plans.

Bundle Your Subscription Plan

iCloud+ storage is often included in Apple One bundles with Music, TV+, and other services, which can be more cost-effective.

  • Apple One Individual ($19.95/month)

  • Apple One Family ($25.95/month)

  • Apple One Premier ($37.95/month)

Downgrade your iCloud+ plan

Apple offers multiple storage tiers. You might find a smaller plan that still meets your needs without cancelling entirely.

  • 50GB for $0.99/month

  • 200GB for $2.99/month

  • 2TB for $9.99/month

Share Your Plan

Family sharing lets up to 6 people share iCloud+ storage, making the cost per person much lower than individual plans.

Bundle Your Subscription Plan

iCloud+ storage is often included in Apple One bundles with Music, TV+, and other services, which can be more cost-effective.

  • Apple One Individual ($19.95/month)

  • Apple One Family ($25.95/month)

  • Apple One Premier ($37.95/month)

Downgrade your iCloud+ plan

Apple offers multiple storage tiers. You might find a smaller plan that still meets your needs without cancelling entirely.

  • 50GB for $0.99/month

  • 200GB for $2.99/month

  • 2TB for $9.99/month

Share Your Plan

Family sharing lets up to 6 people share iCloud+ storage, making the cost per person much lower than individual plans.

Bundle Your Subscription Plan

iCloud+ storage is often included in Apple One bundles with Music, TV+, and other services, which can be more cost-effective.

  • Apple One Individual ($19.95/month)

  • Apple One Family ($25.95/month)

  • Apple One Premier ($37.95/month)

Want to cancel more than just iCloud+?

Our complete guide walks you through cutting unused subscriptions.

Want to cancel more than just iCloud+?

Our complete guide walks you through cutting unused subscriptions.

Want to cancel more than just iCloud+?

Our complete guide walks you through cutting unused subscriptions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cancelling iCloud+

Common questions about iCloud+ cancellation and what to expect afterwards.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cancelling iCloud+

Common questions about iCloud+ cancellation and what to expect afterwards.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cancelling iCloud+

Common questions about iCloud+ cancellation and what to expect afterwards.

Will I get a refund if I cancel iCloud+?

Will I get a refund if I cancel iCloud+?

Will I get a refund if I cancel iCloud+?

What happens to my data after I cancel iCloud+?

What happens to my data after I cancel iCloud+?

What happens to my data after I cancel iCloud+?

Can I cancel iCloud+ if I'm on a family plan?

Can I cancel iCloud+ if I'm on a family plan?

Can I cancel iCloud+ if I'm on a family plan?

Will cancelling iCloud+ affect my other Apple services?

Will cancelling iCloud+ affect my other Apple services?

Will cancelling iCloud+ affect my other Apple services?

Do I lose access immediately after cancelling?

Do I lose access immediately after cancelling?

Do I lose access immediately after cancelling?

Can I cancel iCloud+ from my Mac?

Can I cancel iCloud+ from my Mac?

Can I cancel iCloud+ from my Mac?

What happens to Hide My Email addresses after cancelling?

What happens to Hide My Email addresses after cancelling?

What happens to Hide My Email addresses after cancelling?

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About iCloud+

iCloud+ is Apple's premium cloud storage service offering expanded storage, Private Relay, Hide My Email, and HomeKit Secure Video. The service integrates across Apple devices and provides enhanced privacy features for users in the Apple ecosystem.

Why people cancel iCloud+

  • Storage needs decreased

  • Found cheaper cloud storage alternatives

  • Privacy features not needed

  • Switching away from Apple devices

  • Only needed temporary extra storage

Why people cancel iCloud+

  • Storage needs decreased

  • Found cheaper cloud storage alternatives

  • Privacy features not needed

  • Switching away from Apple devices

  • Only needed temporary extra storage

Why people cancel iCloud+

  • Storage needs decreased

  • Found cheaper cloud storage alternatives

  • Privacy features not needed

  • Switching away from Apple devices

  • Only needed temporary extra storage

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