Downgrade or cancel your iCloud+ plan

Learn how to downgrade or cancel your iCloud+ plan, and find out what happens after you downgrade or cancel.

Before you downgrade or cancel your iCloud+ plan, first download or remove content that exceeds your new storage amount. To make sure that you don't lose any information, learn how to copy what you store in iCloud.

Downgrade or cancel iCloud+ on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro

  1. Open the Settings app, then tap your name.

  2. Tap iCloud.

  3. Tap Manage Plan under iCloud+ Features. In iOS 17 and earlier, tap Manage Account Storage.

    iPhone screen showing how to manage your iCloud+ plan
  4. Tap Downgrade Options. If prompted, enter your Apple Account password.

    iPhone screen showing the downgrade options toggle
  5. Select a new plan, then tap Done. If you can't tap Done, make sure that you're signed in with the same email address you use with your Apple Account for your iCloud+ plan.

To confirm the downgrade was successful, make sure that you see a blue check next to your new plan, and a message that says your new plan will automatically renew. If you downgrade or cancel your iCloud+ plan, the change takes effect after your current subscription billing period ends.1

Downgrade or cancel iCloud+ on your Mac

  1. Choose Apple menu  > System Settings.

  2. Click Apple Account > iCloud.

  3. Click Manage Plan under iCloud+ Features. In macOS Sonoma or earlier, click Manage > Change Storage Plan.

    Mac screen showing the steps to manage your iCloud+ plan
  4. Click Downgrade Options.

    The Downgrade Options button is at the bottom of the window to the left.
  5. If prompted, enter your Apple Account password, then click Manage.

  6. Choose a different plan. You can choose a new storage amount or choose the free 5GB plan to cancel your iCloud+ plan. You should see a blue check next to your new plan once your downgrade or cancel is completed.

  7. Click Done. If you can't click Done, make sure that you're signed in with the same Apple Account that you use for your iCloud+ plan.

If you downgrade or cancel your iCloud+ plan, the change takes effect after your current subscription billing period ends.1

Downgrade or cancel iCloud+ on your Windows PC

  1. Open iCloud for Windows.

  2. Click Manage.

  3. Click Change Storage Plan.

  4. Click Downgrade Options.

  5. Enter your Apple Account password, then click Manage.

  6. Choose a different plan. You can choose a new storage amount or choose the free 5GB plan to cancel your iCloud+ plan. You should see a blue check next to your new plan once your downgrade or cancel is completed.

  7. Click Done. If you can't click Done, make sure that you're signed in with the same Apple Account that you use for your iCloud+ plan.

If you downgrade or cancel your iCloud+ plan, the change takes effect after your current subscription billing period ends.1

What happens when you downgrade or cancel iCloud+

  • If your iCloud storage exceeds your new storage plan capacity, iCloud won't sync or update your information, and iCloud backups won't complete. iCloud starts syncing again and iCloud backups resume when you increase your storage capacity or delete information to make more space.

  • If you downgrade to the free iCloud plan, you will no longer have access to iCloud+ features like Hide My Email, Private Relay, and HomeKit Secure Video support.2

  • If you pay for both Apple One and an iCloud+ plan, you can downgrade or cancel the iCloud+ plan and just use the iCloud+ plan included in Apple One. After you select Change Storage Plan, there might be additional steps before you can downgrade or cancel your storage.

  1. Partial refunds are available where required by law. If you recently changed your iCloud+ plan, contact Apple within 14 days for a refund. Learn how to request a refund.

  2. Not all features are available in all countries or regions.

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