iCloud storage tends to fill up fast. There are several things you can do to clear some space and avoid paying for more storage:
Let’s start by taking a look at what is in storage. Go to Settings > iCloud > Manage Storage*. You’ll see a chart at the top, and then a breakdown of what’s using up your storage space. Mostly, you’ll see photos, messages, and backups, but it might be iCloud Drive too.
Try these 3 steps to clear up space:
- Delete unwanted media and attachments from iMessage
- On your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Messages and scroll down to the Documents section. If you want to delete entire conversations, go to Top Conversations, Tap Edit, select conversations, and hit Delete to instantly get rid of all the data.
- Delete large videos and clean up photos you don’t need
- Remove and transfer large files out of iCloud Drive to a less expense storage location
These three steps should clear some space for you.
* If you don’t see these options, try Settings > “your name” > iCloud > Manage Account Storage