iCloud is very popular with more than 300 million users from all around the world. It is the cloud storage service mostly used for the sharing files and data between computers, Mac and iOS devices. After signing up for the iCloud, the user will be provided with the 5 GB of the storage facility offered for the free of cost. It can be used for storing Mail, Photo, Backup and others. However, sometimes it might not be enough for all the users. So, iCloud offers more storage capacity for such users. The extra storage more than 5 GB is not offered for free and the user needs to purchase it according to the iCloud Storage Cost.
The iCloud storage capacity can be upgraded by using iPhone, iPod, iPad or Mac. The user have an option to choose the iCloud Storage cost and capacity as of 50 GB, 200 GB or 1 TB. For upgrading the account, the user will need to pay monthly for the use of the service. It is very easy to upgrade for iCLoud Storage.
Steps to Upgrade iCloud Storage
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Upgrade using iOS device (iPhone, iPad and iPod)
- Open the “Setting” in your device.
- Go to iCloud and then select Storage.
- Click on “Change Storage Plan” or “Buy More Storage”.
- Select Upgrade and then choose Buy.
- Provide your Apple ID Password.
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Upgrade Using Mac
- Go to Apple menu and then select System Preference.
- Go to iCloud and select Manage.
- Click on “Change Storage Plan” or “Buy More Storage”.
- Select Upgrade.
- Click Next.
- Provide Apple ID and Password.
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Upgrade Using Personal Computer
- After opening iCloud for Windows, select “Storage”.
- Now select “Change Storage Plan” and then go to upgrade.
- Click Next.
- Provide Apple ID password.
- Select Buy.
After upgrading the account, the current existing storage plan is canceled and you will be provided with the bills of the new plan. You will be notified with the payment date for the new plan. The email will be sent to you every month before the 7 days of the storage plan is to be made. In case if you feel that you do not need more storage space any more, you are provided with the facility to go for the lower capacity storage plan. According to the new plan, your storage cost will also be changed and the bill will be presented to you according to that.
iCloud Storage Cost
The storage cost for iCloud users is different in different country. The cost for some of the popular countries are mentioned below.
| Country | Cost for 50GB | Cost for 200GB | Cost for 1 TB |
| United States | $0.99 | $2.99 | $9.99 |
| Canada | $1.29 | $3.99 | $12.99 |
| Mexico | $17 | $49 | $179 |
| Croatia | $1.24 | $3.74 | $12.49 |
| Denmark | 7 Kr | 25 kr | 69 kr |
| Iceland | $1.23 | $3.71 | $12.39 |
| Norway | 10 Kr | 29 kr | 99 kr |
The above countries are only some of the popular country that has the maximum number of iCloud users. Likewise, there are many countries from all around the world to have the iCloud users. The storage cost differed in every country.