How to set up and use iCloud Drive

Arinee RahmanStudent Writer
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iCloud Drive was introduced after iOS 8 was launched last year. This drive is Appleā€™s online storage device that lets users sync their files and access them from all their Apple devices.
 
There is a lot of data that is not automatically backed up on your devices such as photos and documents. iCloud Drive can sync and download all your data between any device. Follow this guide to learn how to set up and use iCloud Drive.
 

Set up iCloud Drive with your phone


  1. Go to Settings > iCloud.rsz-1.png
  2. If you have not upgraded to the drive when iOS 8 was launched, you can do it now by clicking on Upgrade to iCloud Drive. Keep in mind that your other devices must be upgraded to iOS 8 or OS X Yosemite to access all your files from your iCloud. rsz-img-3758.png
  3. Now you can manage what data can be accessed and synched from your phone.  rsz-3.png
 

Set up iCloud with your Mac


  1. Go to System Preferences > iCloud.
  2. Once iCloud Drive is enabled, select Options.rsz-14.png
  3. Now you can see what data is stored and synched from your Mac.rsz-15.png
  4. You can access your iCloud Drive through Finder. rsz-16.png
  5. You can open, edit and save material in your Drive to be synched with all your other devices.
 
You can also access your drive by visiting through the web and signing in with your Apple ID. 
 

iCloud Drive Storage

iCloud Drive has 5 gigabytes of free storage for all users. You can manage your storage through System Preferences > iCloud > Manage7.pngYou can also upgrade the size of your storage buy clicking Buy More Storage8.png
Hopefully this article helps you set up iCloud Drive and manage all your files and documents with easy access across all your devices. 
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