iCloud Control Panel
- Download the iCloud Control Panel for Windows software (link in Resources).
- Open the iCloud Control Panel program, and then enter your Apple ID login information.
- Select the media and other information you would like to access on the PC.
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How do I access my iCloud?
You can access iCloud on any computer or phone by going to icloud.com. On an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, your Apple ID menu lets you manage iCloud and choose what data it saves.
How do I connect my iPhone to iCloud?
Set up iCloud on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > [your name]. If you don’t see [your name], tap “Sign in to your [device],” then enter your Apple ID and password.
- Tap iCloud, then turn apps and features on or off.
How do I access photos from my iCloud?
How to access iCloud Photos online
- Sign in. Visit www.icloud.com and sign in to your account.
- Click on the Photos icon. The iCloud website is similar to an iPhone or iPad. Just click on the Photos icon and you’ll launch a web-based app.
- View your images and videos. From here, you can view your entire iCloud Photo Library.
How do I retrieve photos from the iCloud?
Recover photos and videos
- In Photos on iCloud.com, click the Recently Deleted album in the sidebar. If you don’t see the sidebar, click .
- Select the photos or videos you want to recover, then click Recover.
How do I access iCloud Drive on my iPhone?
Browse iCloud Drive
- Tap Browse at the bottom of the screen.
- Under Locations, tap iCloud Drive. If you don’t see Locations, tap Browse again. If you don’t see iCloud Drive under Locations, tap Locations.
- To open a folder, tap it. See View files and folders in Files on iPhone.
How do I sync my iPhone photos with iCloud?
How to quickly sync images with your other devices
- Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap the Apple ID banner at the top of the screen.
- Select the iCloud option.
- Tap Photos.
- Tap the Upload to My Photo Stream toggle to enable instant photo and video sync over Wi-Fi.
How do I know if my Photos are on my phone or iCloud?
Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud. Tap Photos. If you need to, tap to turn on iCloud Photos.
Why can’t I see my iCloud Photos on my iPhone?
Tap Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Photos. Make sure Upload to My Photo Stream is turned on. If you don’t see this option, turn on iCloud Photos to keep your photos and videos in iCloud instead.
Why are my photos not on iCloud?
Another common reason for items not being uploaded to iCloud is a lack of storage. Apple gives every user 5GB for free, but if you take a lot of photographs then this can quickly fill up. To check your current usage, open the Settings app, tap on your account name, then select iCloud.
How do I upload files from my iPhone to iCloud?
Drag files from either your desktop or a folder window on your computer to the iCloud Drive window. You can also drag your files to a folder icon in the iCloud Drive window. If you drag to a folder icon, it’s highlighted to confirm that the item you’re dragging goes into the folder.
How do I put my photos into iCloud?
How to upload photos to iCloud on icloud.com
- Open a web browser and go to iCloud.com.
- Log in with your iCloud account.
- Click Photos > Upload.
- Select the pictures you want to save and then click Choose for Upload.
How do I see what is stored in my iCloud?
On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud. The bar graph shows your overall storage usage. Tap Manage Storage for more details. Below the graph, you see a list of apps and features and how much iCloud storage they use.
Do photos stay on iPhone if deleted from iCloud?
When you delete a photo or video from the Photos app on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac, it also deletes from your iCloud Photos and any other devices where you’re signed in to iCloud Photos. It also no longer counts towards your iCloud storage.
Are photos included in iCloud backup?
Here’s what iCloud Backup includes
Your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch backups only include information and settings stored on your device. They do not include information already stored in iCloud such as Contacts, Calendars, Bookmarks, Notes, Reminders, Voice Memos4, Messages in iCloud, iCloud Photos, and shared photos.
How do you upload things to iCloud?
Upload files
- Drag files from the desktop or a folder window on your computer to the iCloud Drive window or a folder icon in the iCloud Drive window. If you drag to a folder icon, it becomes highlighted to confirm that the item you’re dragging will go into the folder.
- Click.