How do I delete messages from iCloud? This is a common question among Apple device users who want to manage their cloud storage effectively. Deleting unnecessary messages from iCloud can help free up space and ensure that your cloud storage remains organized. In this article, we will guide you through the process of deleting messages from iCloud on various devices, including iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Managing your iCloud storage is essential, especially if you have limited space. Deleting messages from iCloud can be a straightforward process, but it might differ slightly depending on the device you are using. Let’s explore the steps for each device to help you delete messages from iCloud successfully.
On iPhone and iPad:
1. Open the “Settings” app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Scroll down and tap on your Apple ID at the top of the screen.
3. Select “iCloud” from the list of options.
4. Tap on “Messages” to view the storage used by your messages.
5. Tap on “Manage Storage” to see a list of your iCloud backups and their sizes.
6. Scroll through the list and find the backup that contains the messages you want to delete.
7. Tap on the backup, then tap on “Messages.”
8. You will see a list of all the messages in that backup. Select the messages you want to delete by tapping on them.
9. Once you have selected the messages, tap on the “Delete” button at the bottom of the screen.
Please note that deleting messages from iCloud will not remove them from your device. To remove them from your device, you will need to delete them from the Messages app itself.
On Mac:
1. Open the “Messages” app on your Mac.
2. Go to the “File” menu and select “Import Messages.”
3. Choose “Messages Archive” and select the file you want to import.
4. Once the messages are imported, go to the “Messages” menu and select “File” > “Export Messages.”
5. Choose the folder where you want to save the exported messages.
6. After exporting the messages, go to the “Messages” app and delete the messages you no longer need.
7. Open the “iCloud” system preference by clicking on the Apple logo in the top left corner of your screen and selecting “System Preferences.”
8. Click on “iCloud” and then “Manage.”
9. Scroll down and find “Messages” in the list of apps using iCloud storage.
10. Click on the “Delete” button next to “Messages” to remove the messages from your iCloud storage.
Remember that deleting messages from iCloud is a permanent action, and once deleted, they cannot be recovered. Make sure you have a backup of the messages you want to keep before proceeding with the deletion process.
