iCloud is a plethora of things. It includes things such as Messages in iCloud, backing up your iOS devices, and important data such as contacts, contacts, and reminders. But many users don’t know that you can actually store pretty much anything within iCloud and it will sync across all your devices with a feature called iCloud Drive. So what is iCloud Drive?
What is iCloud Drive?
To put it simply, iCloud Drive is like Google Drive or Dropbox, but for iOS devices. Unlike other cloud storage solutions, iCloud Drive is built right into iOS and macOS, and allows you to store data in the cloud.
iCloud Drive is available on iOS devices running iOS 8 or later and Mac’s running macOS Yosemite or later. It’s also available on the web at iCloud.com and as an app on Windows 7 or later.
How to access iCloud Drive?
On iPhones and iPads, simply launch the Files app. Under the Locations menu, tap on iCloud Drive. From here you can create new folders and view most files stored in iCloud Drive.
To add a file to iCloud Drive on iOS, you’ll need to use the Share sheet from within apps such as Mail or Safari to add files to iCloud Drive. You can’t directly add files from within the Files app unless it’s from other cloud apps such as Dropbox or things stored locally on your iPad through the Files app.
On a Mac, open Finder and look for the iCloud Drive tab on the left side. Here, you’ll be able to view, open, modify, and even add files to the app.
For users using iCloud on the web, simply tap the iCloud Drive icon and you can download and upload files. For iWork files, you’re able to open and edit those documents within iCloud.com and iCloud will automatically update your documents.
For more help getting the most out of your Apple devices, check out our how to guide as well as the following articles:
- How to backup iPhone to iTunes on Mac or PC
- What are iOS devices?
- How to merge contacts with iCloud
- How to set up and use Find My iPhone
- How to disable Smart HDR on iPhone
- How to AirDrop from iPhone to Mac
- Where does iTunes store backups?
- How to access iCloud on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and the web
- How to cancel your Apple Music subscription
- How much individual, family, and student Apple Music plans cost and how to pay less
- How to unpair Bluetooth devices on iPhone and iPad
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