Is iCloud storage per device or per account?

Apple gives every iCloud user 5GB of storage, which sounds like a lot until you consider that it’s per account, not per device. That’s not much space to share between a Mac, an iPhone and an iPad, and it’s even worse if you share your account with family members too.

How do I check if my Apple ID is being used by someone else?

From the Devices section of your Apple ID account page, you can see all of the devices that you’re currently signed in to with your Apple ID, including Android devices, consoles, and smart TVs: Sign in to appleid.apple.com,* then select Devices.

How can I remove a device from iCloud?

How to remove a device from iCloud using an iPhone or iPad

  1. Start the Settings app and then tap your account name at the top of the screen.
  2. Scroll down to find the list of devices connected to your account. Tap the one you want to remove.
  3. Tap “Remove from Account.” You’ll need to confirm you want to do this.

How do I recover a forgotten iCloud account?

Accounts with two-step verification

  1. Go to your Apple ID account page and click “Forgot Apple ID or password.”
  2. Enter your Apple ID, select the option to reset your password, then choose Continue.
  3. Enter your Recovery Key for two-step verification.*
  4. Choose a trusted device.* We’ll send your device a verification code.

How do I see what’s stored in my iCloud?

You can easily see what is stored within iCloud from any iPhone or iPad:

  1. Open Settings and go to “iCloud”
  2. Tap on “Storage & Backup” then tap “Manage Storage”
  3. Look under “Documents & Data” to see which apps have iCloud documents available – note that both iOS and OS X apps storing documents in iCloud will be seen here.

Is iCloud 2021 worth it?

The iCloud Drive file-syncing and storage service is worth using, especially if you’re committed to Apple’s ecosystem, but it doesn’t quite measure up to the competition from Google and Microsoft.

How can I tell if my Apple ID has been hacked?

Signs your Apple ID has been compromised You receive a confirmation email from Apple that your Apple ID password was changed or your account information was updated, but you don’t remember making any changes. Your device was locked or placed in Lost Mode by someone other than you.

Can Apple tell me if my phone is hacked?

There is no known way of remotely hacking an iPhone, and the only way to track it, would be to log in to your Apple ID on some other device and use the Find My app. You can check in Settings->Account (top of settings), what devices your Apple ID is logged in to.

Does removing a device from Apple ID delete everything?

If you’re no longer using an iOS device, a Mac, or an Apple TV, you can remove it from your account by following the steps below. When you remove a device set up to use Apple Pay, Apple Pay is disabled for the device, and your cards are removed from the device, even if the device is offline.

Can I log out of iCloud from another device?

Visit iCloud.com and select the Settings app. At the very bottom you will see a ‘Sign out of all browsers’ option. Click it to remotely sign out of iCloud.

How can I access an old iCloud account without a phone number?

By logging in to your AppleID in a web browser with your password and recovery key, you can set a new trusted device and/or SMS text number to receive codes at. If your Apple ID is using either two factor authentication or two step verification, then you cannot log in without the verification code.

How can I recover my iCloud account without phone number?

If you lost / can’t reach the trusted device or phone number associated with your Apple ID

  1. Go to your Apple ID account page and enter your Apple ID and password.
  2. On the Verify Your Identity screen, select “Can’t access your trusted devices?”
  3. In the pop-up window, enter your Recovery Key.