How to Cancel iCloud+ (2026)
Steps to Cancel
- 1Open Settings and tap your name
- 2Tap 'Subscriptions' (iOS 18.4+) or 'iCloud' → 'Manage Plan'
- 3Tap 'Cancel Subscription' or 'Downgrade Options'
- 4Select the free 5GB plan
- 5Tap 'Done' to confirm
Quick Facts
Watch Out
If you use more than 5GB, your data won't be deleted immediately but iCloud will stop syncing and backups will fail
iCloud+ features like Private Relay, Hide My Email, and HomeKit Secure Video stop working after cancellation
If you also have Apple One, canceling iCloud+ separately still leaves the Apple One iCloud allocation intact
Download or remove excess data before downgrading to avoid losing access to synced files
What Happens After You Cancel
Access
iCloud+ features and extra storage continue until the end of your billing period, then revert to the free 5GB plan
Your data
Data exceeding 5GB may stop syncing; not immediately deleted but iCloud backups won't complete
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