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Calculated Shard: 197 (from laksa141)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa197.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.imore.com/icloud-plus-everything-you-need-know\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.imore.com/icloud-plus-everything-you-need-know\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.imore.com\/icloud-plus-everything-you-need-know","crawl_time":1775828055,"first_indexed_time":1628617090,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,imore!www,\/icloud-plus-everything-you-need-know s443","src_root_hash":"9625122224281232597","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"iCloud Plus: Everything you need to know! | iMore","meta_descriptions":["Whether you're familiar with iCloud or not, it's worth getting to know iCloud+ and what it means for your devices."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Icloud Plus Settings Ipados\n(Image credit: Adam Oram \/ iMore)\nIf you've used an Apple device for any extended period of time, you're probably already familiar with\niCloud\n, Apple's content storage and syncing solution. However, you might be less au fait with iCloud+.\nRevealed at\nWWDC 2021\n, iCloud+ is a both a rebrand of the iCloud service you know and love, plus some neat new additional features. And we're here to tell you everything you need to know about it.\nWhat is iCloud+?\nAt WWDC 2021, Apple announced something of a rebrand for its iCloud service with iCloud+. The newly-named service rolled out alongside\niOS 15\nand\niPadOS 15\n, though you might not have realized unless you were looking out for it.\nLatest Videos From iMore\nThough its name is similar to Apple's other paid services, iCloud+ actually doesn't change too much about what you knew about iCloud before. It's not an extra tier or a premium add-on. It's mainly just a new name for paid iCloud accounts, as Apple states:\niCloud+ combines everything users love about iCloud with new premium features, including Hide My Email, expanded HomeKit Secure Video support, and an innovative new internet privacy service, iCloud Private Relay, at no additional cost.\niCloud+ brings with it some new features, though, namely the privacy-focused\nHide My Email and Private Relay\n, plus enhanced\nHomeKit Secure Video\nstorage. It's also noted in Apple's iOS 15 preview that iCloud+ will come with custom email domains for iCloud Mail accounts.\nIf you are on a\npaid\niCloud plan, you will be\nmoved to iCloud+ automatically\nwhen you upgrade to iOS 15 and you'll get these extra features at no additional cost.\nHow is iCloud+ different from iCloud?\nHide My Email Ios\n(Image credit: Apple)\nApple described iCloud+ as \"everything you love about iCloud, with some great new features.\" For many users, the experience of using iCloud+ will be no different — it's simply a new name for paid iCloud accounts with pricing and storage tiers remaining the same.\niMore offers spot-on advice and guidance from our team of experts, with decades of Apple device experience to lean on. Learn more with iMore!\niCloud+ does, however, bring with it some new features in addition to its new name, including the Hide My Email and Private Relay features for improved privacy, enhanced HomeKit Secure Video storage, and custom email domains for iCloud Mail.\nWhen can I get iCloud+?\nApple officially launched iCloud+ with the release of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 on September 20 meaning it's available right now. All you need to do is update your devices to the latest software.\nMac users will see the iCloud+ nomenclature on\nmacOS Monterey\nwhen it launches later this fall.\nHow much does iCloud+ cost?\niCloud previously had a few different storage plans to choose from and the arrival of iCloud+ has not changed the prices or storage tiers. Here's how they break down:\n50GB - $0.99 per month\n200GB - $2.99 per month\n2TB - $9.99 per month\nOf course, there will still be the free iCloud plan detailed below.\nIs iCloud+ be free to use?\nWhile Apple has rebranded its paid accounts as iCloud+ plans, you can still use iCloud for free. You'll get 5GB of storage at no cost. If you need more space, upgrade to an iCloud+ account.\nIf you are using the free 5GB plan, you won't get access to new iCloud+-exclusive features like Hide My Email, Private Relay, custom iCloud Mail domains, or expanded HomeKit Secure Video storage.\nIs iCloud+ included with Apple One?\nYes. Apple's services bundle,\nApple One\n, includes iCloud+ storage alongside other offerings like Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple News+, Apple Arcade, and Apple Fitness+.\nThe amount of storage included will depend on the Apple One bundle you go for: Individual, Family, or Premier. These offer 50GB, 200GB, and 2TB of iCloud+ storage, respectively. If you already use one or two paid Apple services, it may well make sense to upgrade to Apple One to save on your subscriptions.\nWhere can I use iCloud+?\nSince iCloud+ is essentially just a rebrand of Apple's paid-for cloud storage tiers, the places you can use it remain unchanged. Support for iCloud, and therefore iCloud+, is built into every modern Apple device running iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, or tvOS.\nAs well as using the\nbest iPhone\nand iPad devices with iCloud+, you can also use iCloud.com to manage your account, find lost items, and even restore certain types of content.\nYes, Apple's\nFamily Sharing\nfeature allows you to share your iCloud+ storage with family members just like you could with iCloud before.\nYour photos and documents will still remain private, meaning family members won't be able to snoop on each other's stuff, but you'll all eat into the same storage amount with the content you save.\nHow do I sign up for iCloud+?\nExisting iCloud subscribers will be upgraded to iCloud+ automatically when updating devices to iOS 15 or iPadOS 15. If you're already on a paid iCloud account or subscribe to the Apple One bundle, there will be no action required beyond updating your devices.\nIf you're on the free 5GB iCloud plan, you can\nupgrade your iCloud storage\nat any point in the Settings or System Preferences app on your iOS device or Mac.\nYou can create a new iCloud account on any iPhone, iPad, or Mac during setup with your Apple ID. If your devices are already up and running and you skipped this step, you can easily\ncreate a new Apple ID on your iPhone or iPad\nor\nset up new Apple ID on your Mac\nif you don't already have one to use iCloud.\nAny questions?\nStill have burning questions about iCloud+? Let us know in the comments down below.\nAdam Oram is a Senior Writer at iMore. He studied Media at Newcastle University and has been writing about technology since 2013. He previously worked as an Apple Genius and as a Deals Editor at Thrifter. 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Learn more with iMore\\!\n\n***\nBy signing up, you agree to our [Terms of services](https:\\\/\\\/futureplc.com\\\/terms-conditions\\\/)  and acknowledge that you have read our [Privacy Notice](https:\\\/\\\/futureplc.com\\\/privacy-policy\\\/). You also agree to receive marketing emails from us that may include promotions from our trusted partners and sponsors, which you can unsubscribe from at any time.\n\nYou are now subscribed\n\nYour newsletter sign-up was successful\n\n***\nAn account already exists for this email address, please log in.\n\nSubscribe to our newsletter\n\nIf you've used an Apple device for any extended period of time, you're probably already familiar with [iCloud](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/icloud-everything-you-need-know), Apple's content storage and syncing solution. However, you might be less au fait with iCloud+.\n\nRevealed at [WWDC 2021](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/heres-everything-apple-announced-wwdc-2021), iCloud+ is a both a rebrand of the iCloud service you know and love, plus some neat new additional features. And we're here to tell you everything you need to know about it.\n\n## What is iCloud+?\nAt WWDC 2021, Apple announced something of a rebrand for its iCloud service with iCloud+. The newly-named service rolled out alongside [iOS 15](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/ios-15-review) and [iPadOS 15](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/ipados-15-review), though you might not have realized unless you were looking out for it.\n\nLatest Videos From iMore\n\nThough its name is similar to Apple's other paid services, iCloud+ actually doesn't change too much about what you knew about iCloud before. It's not an extra tier or a premium add-on. It's mainly just a new name for paid iCloud accounts, as Apple states:\n\n> iCloud+ combines everything users love about iCloud with new premium features, including Hide My Email, expanded HomeKit Secure Video support, and an innovative new internet privacy service, iCloud Private Relay, at no additional cost.\n\niCloud+ brings with it some new features, though, namely the privacy-focused [Hide My Email and Private Relay](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/how-use-icloud-private-relay-iphone-and-ipad), plus enhanced [HomeKit Secure Video](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/homekit-secure-video-everything-you-need-know) storage. It's also noted in Apple's iOS 15 preview that iCloud+ will come with custom email domains for iCloud Mail accounts.\n\nIf you are on a *paid* iCloud plan, you will be [moved to iCloud+ automatically](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/apple-confirms-icloud-upgrades-ios-15-rollout) when you upgrade to iOS 15 and you'll get these extra features at no additional cost.\n\n## How is iCloud+ different from iCloud?\n![Hide My Email Ios](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hMPSjnnTJjEwDQM9Gemdeh.jpg)\n\nHide My Email Ios (Image credit: Apple)\n\nApple described iCloud+ as \"everything you love about iCloud, with some great new features.\" For many users, the experience of using iCloud+ will be no different — it's simply a new name for paid iCloud accounts with pricing and storage tiers remaining the same.\n\nMaster your iPhone in minutes\n\niMore offers spot-on advice and guidance from our team of experts, with decades of Apple device experience to lean on. Learn more with iMore\\!\n\nBy signing up, you agree to our [Terms of services](https:\\\/\\\/futureplc.com\\\/terms-conditions\\\/)  and acknowledge that you have read our [Privacy Notice](https:\\\/\\\/futureplc.com\\\/privacy-policy\\\/). You also agree to receive marketing emails from us that may include promotions from our trusted partners and sponsors, which you can unsubscribe from at any time.\n\niCloud+ does, however, bring with it some new features in addition to its new name, including the Hide My Email and Private Relay features for improved privacy, enhanced HomeKit Secure Video storage, and custom email domains for iCloud Mail.\n\n## When can I get iCloud+?\nApple officially launched iCloud+ with the release of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 on September 20 meaning it's available right now. All you need to do is update your devices to the latest software.\n\nMac users will see the iCloud+ nomenclature on [macOS Monterey](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/macos-monterey-review) when it launches later this fall.\n\n## How much does iCloud+ cost?\niCloud previously had a few different storage plans to choose from and the arrival of iCloud+ has not changed the prices or storage tiers. Here's how they break down:\n\n- 50GB - \\$0.99 per month\n- 200GB - \\$2.99 per month\n- 2TB - \\$9.99 per month\n\nOf course, there will still be the free iCloud plan detailed below.\n\n## Is iCloud+ be free to use?\nWhile Apple has rebranded its paid accounts as iCloud+ plans, you can still use iCloud for free. You'll get 5GB of storage at no cost. If you need more space, upgrade to an iCloud+ account.\n\nIf you are using the free 5GB plan, you won't get access to new iCloud+-exclusive features like Hide My Email, Private Relay, custom iCloud Mail domains, or expanded HomeKit Secure Video storage.\n\n## Is iCloud+ included with Apple One?\nYes. Apple's services bundle, [Apple One](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/apple-one), includes iCloud+ storage alongside other offerings like Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple News+, Apple Arcade, and Apple Fitness+.\n\nThe amount of storage included will depend on the Apple One bundle you go for: Individual, Family, or Premier. These offer 50GB, 200GB, and 2TB of iCloud+ storage, respectively. If you already use one or two paid Apple services, it may well make sense to upgrade to Apple One to save on your subscriptions.\n\n## Where can I use iCloud+?\nSince iCloud+ is essentially just a rebrand of Apple's paid-for cloud storage tiers, the places you can use it remain unchanged. Support for iCloud, and therefore iCloud+, is built into every modern Apple device running iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, or tvOS.\n\nAs well as using the [best iPhone](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/best-iphone) and iPad devices with iCloud+, you can also use iCloud.com to manage your account, find lost items, and even restore certain types of content.\n\n## Can I share my iCloud+ storage with family?\nYes, Apple's [Family Sharing](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/how-set-up-family-sharing-iphone-ipad) feature allows you to share your iCloud+ storage with family members just like you could with iCloud before.\n\nYour photos and documents will still remain private, meaning family members won't be able to snoop on each other's stuff, but you'll all eat into the same storage amount with the content you save.\n\n## How do I sign up for iCloud+?\nExisting iCloud subscribers will be upgraded to iCloud+ automatically when updating devices to iOS 15 or iPadOS 15. If you're already on a paid iCloud account or subscribe to the Apple One bundle, there will be no action required beyond updating your devices.\n\nIf you're on the free 5GB iCloud plan, you can [upgrade your iCloud storage](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/how-manage-icloud-storage) at any point in the Settings or System Preferences app on your iOS device or Mac.\n\nYou can create a new iCloud account on any iPhone, iPad, or Mac during setup with your Apple ID. If your devices are already up and running and you skipped this step, you can easily [create a new Apple ID on your iPhone or iPad](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/how-create-new-apple-id-your-iphone-or-ipad) or [set up new Apple ID on your Mac](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/how-create-apple-id-your-mac) if you don't already have one to use iCloud.\n\n## Any questions?\nStill have burning questions about iCloud+? Let us know in the comments down below.\n\n![Adam Oram](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Uu8U4doFcQMpG87noYcBkV.jpg)\n\n[Adam Oram](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/author\/adam-oram)\n\nAdam Oram is a Senior Writer at iMore. He studied Media at Newcastle University and has been writing about technology since 2013. He previously worked as an Apple Genius and as a Deals Editor at Thrifter. His spare time is spent watching football (both kinds), playing Pokémon games, and eating vegan food. Follow him on Twitter at [@adamoram](https:\/\/twitter.com\/adamoram).\n\nLatest in iCloud\n\n[![iCloud on iPhone in hand](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W8dZEqBHhToZC75tMSCgFM.jpeg) iCloud Apple could face a class action lawsuit over iCloud's 5GB free plan and limitations on what third-party alternatives can back up](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/icloud\/apple-could-face-a-class-action-lawsuit-over-iclouds-5gb-free-plan-and-limitations-on-what-third-party-alternatives-can-back-up \"Apple could face a class action lawsuit over iCloud's 5GB free plan and limitations on what third-party alternatives can back up\")\n\n[![Cerabyte ceramic tile](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kN6LgyCmJnwUaADDwRqkqK.jpg) iCloud 10TB ceramic storage might be the future of iCloud storage](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/icloud\/10tb-ceramic-storage-might-be-the-future-of-icloud-storage \"10TB ceramic storage might be the future of iCloud storage\")\n\n[![iCloud on iPhone in hand](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W8dZEqBHhToZC75tMSCgFM.jpeg) iCloud Apple's iCloud Plus plans now stretch to a whopping 12TB](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/icloud\/apples-icloud-plus-plans-now-stretch-to-a-whopping-12tb \"Apple's iCloud Plus plans now stretch to a whopping 12TB\")\n\n[![Organizing photos on iPhone and iPad](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5T8SC79VaEN84HpSpnwAa.png) iCloud Apple backed out of a controversial child protection feature and now we know why](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/icloud\/apple-backed-out-of-a-controversial-child-protection-feature-and-now-we-know-why \"Apple backed out of a controversial child protection feature and now we know why\")\n\n[![Ford bronco app on an iPhone in front of a bronco](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RNuTs8JMGkVJNwG8LnkwbS.jpg) iCloud Thanks to Apple, you'll likely want to subscribe to your next Ford](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/icloud\/thanks-to-apple-youll-likely-have-to-subscribe-to-your-next-ford \"Thanks to Apple, you'll likely want to subscribe to your next Ford\")\n\n[![iCloud Sign in](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5SYVPmGzLEhEsUoiJ5otN.jpg) iCloud Apple's iCloud storage just got more expensive in these countries](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/icloud\/apples-icloud-storage-just-got-more-expensive-in-these-countries \"Apple's iCloud storage just got more expensive in these countries\")\n\nLatest in How to\n\n[![iPhone 16 Event Invite It\\&\\#039;s Glowtime](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4Hj6cNoamM6knaf8SRRtR6.jpg) Apple How to watch the iPhone 16 Glowtime reveal event - tune in for iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro Max](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/apple\/how-to-watch-the-iphone-16-glowtime-reveal-event-tune-in-for-iphone-16-iphone-16-pro-iphone-16-plus-and-iphone-16-pro-max \"How to watch the iPhone 16 Glowtime reveal event - tune in for iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro Max\")\n\n[![macOS Sequoia](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4vjShBLadAwkjCExjFykQi.jpg) Apple Macos Here's how to use Window Tiling on macOS Sequoia](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/mac\/macos\/heres-how-to-use-window-tiling-on-macos-sequoia \"Here's how to use Window Tiling on macOS Sequoia\")\n\n[![iPhone 14 with Messages app on home screen](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/C5EyvYTuWfb58JMpGUfyzW.jpg) iOS Here's how to add some flair to your messages with new iOS 18 text effects](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/ios\/heres-how-to-add-some-flair-to-your-messages-with-new-ios-18-text-effects \"Here's how to add some flair to your messages with new iOS 18 text effects\")\n\n[![watchOS 11 ](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/chjKeDKdfigkJUpTr8WSmd.jpg) Apple Watch How to pause activity streaks in watchOS 11](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/health-fitness\/apple-watch\/how-to-pause-activity-streaks-in-watchos-11 \"How to pause activity streaks in watchOS 11\")\n\n[![Apple Intelligence Siri on iPhone 15 Pro Max](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kTMVgcntV8Hi8JxHZiSMSj.jpg) iOS How to type to Siri on iOS 18 and why it's made me use it more](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/ios\/how-to-type-to-siri-on-ios-18-and-why-its-made-me-use-it-more \"How to type to Siri on iOS 18 and why it's made me use it more\")\n\n[![Control Center iOS 18](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K3B2shCVUowLKwrH64jRXR.jpg) iOS Control Center has been supercharged in iOS 18 — here’s how to get the most from it](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/ios\/control-center-has-been-supercharged-in-ios-18-heres-how-to-get-the-most-from-it \"Control Center has been supercharged in iOS 18 — here’s how to get the most from it\")\n\nLATEST ARTICLES\n\n1. 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The newly-named service rolled out alongside [iOS 15](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/ios-15-review) and [iPadOS 15](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/ipados-15-review), though you might not have realized unless you were looking out for it.\n\nLatest Videos From iMore\n\nThough its name is similar to Apple's other paid services, iCloud+ actually doesn't change too much about what you knew about iCloud before. It's not an extra tier or a premium add-on. It's mainly just a new name for paid iCloud accounts, as Apple states:\n\n> iCloud+ combines everything users love about iCloud with new premium features, including Hide My Email, expanded HomeKit Secure Video support, and an innovative new internet privacy service, iCloud Private Relay, at no additional cost.\n\niCloud+ brings with it some new features, though, namely the privacy-focused [Hide My Email and Private Relay](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/how-use-icloud-private-relay-iphone-and-ipad), plus enhanced [HomeKit Secure Video](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/homekit-secure-video-everything-you-need-know) storage. It's also noted in Apple's iOS 15 preview that iCloud+ will come with custom email domains for iCloud Mail accounts.\n\nIf you are on a *paid* iCloud plan, you will be [moved to iCloud+ automatically](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/apple-confirms-icloud-upgrades-ios-15-rollout) when you upgrade to iOS 15 and you'll get these extra features at no additional cost.\n\n## How is iCloud+ different from iCloud?\n![Hide My Email Ios](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hMPSjnnTJjEwDQM9Gemdeh.jpg)\n\nHide My Email Ios (Image credit: Apple)\n\nApple described iCloud+ as \"everything you love about iCloud, with some great new features.\" For many users, the experience of using iCloud+ will be no different — it's simply a new name for paid iCloud accounts with pricing and storage tiers remaining the same.\n\niMore offers spot-on advice and guidance from our team of experts, with decades of Apple device experience to lean on. Learn more with iMore\\!\n\niCloud+ does, however, bring with it some new features in addition to its new name, including the Hide My Email and Private Relay features for improved privacy, enhanced HomeKit Secure Video storage, and custom email domains for iCloud Mail.\n\n## When can I get iCloud+?\nApple officially launched iCloud+ with the release of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 on September 20 meaning it's available right now. All you need to do is update your devices to the latest software.\n\nMac users will see the iCloud+ nomenclature on [macOS Monterey](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/macos-monterey-review) when it launches later this fall.\n\n## How much does iCloud+ cost?\niCloud previously had a few different storage plans to choose from and the arrival of iCloud+ has not changed the prices or storage tiers. Here's how they break down:\n\n- 50GB - \\$0.99 per month\n- 200GB - \\$2.99 per month\n- 2TB - \\$9.99 per month\n\nOf course, there will still be the free iCloud plan detailed below.\n\n## Is iCloud+ be free to use?\nWhile Apple has rebranded its paid accounts as iCloud+ plans, you can still use iCloud for free. You'll get 5GB of storage at no cost. If you need more space, upgrade to an iCloud+ account.\n\nIf you are using the free 5GB plan, you won't get access to new iCloud+-exclusive features like Hide My Email, Private Relay, custom iCloud Mail domains, or expanded HomeKit Secure Video storage.\n\n## Is iCloud+ included with Apple One?\nYes. Apple's services bundle, [Apple One](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/apple-one), includes iCloud+ storage alongside other offerings like Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple News+, Apple Arcade, and Apple Fitness+.\n\nThe amount of storage included will depend on the Apple One bundle you go for: Individual, Family, or Premier. These offer 50GB, 200GB, and 2TB of iCloud+ storage, respectively. If you already use one or two paid Apple services, it may well make sense to upgrade to Apple One to save on your subscriptions.\n\n## Where can I use iCloud+?\nSince iCloud+ is essentially just a rebrand of Apple's paid-for cloud storage tiers, the places you can use it remain unchanged. Support for iCloud, and therefore iCloud+, is built into every modern Apple device running iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, or tvOS.\n\nAs well as using the [best iPhone](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/best-iphone) and iPad devices with iCloud+, you can also use iCloud.com to manage your account, find lost items, and even restore certain types of content.\n\nYes, Apple's [Family Sharing](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/how-set-up-family-sharing-iphone-ipad) feature allows you to share your iCloud+ storage with family members just like you could with iCloud before.\n\nYour photos and documents will still remain private, meaning family members won't be able to snoop on each other's stuff, but you'll all eat into the same storage amount with the content you save.\n\n## How do I sign up for iCloud+?\nExisting iCloud subscribers will be upgraded to iCloud+ automatically when updating devices to iOS 15 or iPadOS 15. If you're already on a paid iCloud account or subscribe to the Apple One bundle, there will be no action required beyond updating your devices.\n\nIf you're on the free 5GB iCloud plan, you can [upgrade your iCloud storage](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/how-manage-icloud-storage) at any point in the Settings or System Preferences app on your iOS device or Mac.\n\nYou can create a new iCloud account on any iPhone, iPad, or Mac during setup with your Apple ID. If your devices are already up and running and you skipped this step, you can easily [create a new Apple ID on your iPhone or iPad](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/how-create-new-apple-id-your-iphone-or-ipad) or [set up new Apple ID on your Mac](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/how-create-apple-id-your-mac) if you don't already have one to use iCloud.\n\n## Any questions?\nStill have burning questions about iCloud+? Let us know in the comments down below.\n\nAdam Oram is a Senior Writer at iMore. He studied Media at Newcastle University and has been writing about technology since 2013. He previously worked as an Apple Genius and as a Deals Editor at Thrifter. His spare time is spent watching football (both kinds), playing Pokémon games, and eating vegan food. Follow him on Twitter at [@adamoram](https:\/\/twitter.com\/adamoram).","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Icloud Plus Settings Ipados (Image credit: Adam Oram / iMore) If you've used an Apple device for any extended period of time, you're probably already familiar with iCloud , Apple's content storage and syncing solution. However, you might be less au fait with iCloud+. Revealed at WWDC 2021 , iCloud+ is a both a rebrand of the iCloud service you know and love, plus some neat new additional features. And we're here to tell you everything you need to know about it. What is iCloud+? At WWDC 2021, Apple announced something of a rebrand for its iCloud service with iCloud+. The newly-named service rolled out alongside iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 , though you might not have realized unless you were looking out for it. Latest Videos From iMore Though its name is similar to Apple's other paid services, iCloud+ actually doesn't change too much about what you knew about iCloud before. It's not an extra tier or a premium add-on. It's mainly just a new name for paid iCloud accounts, as Apple states: iCloud+ combines everything users love about iCloud with new premium features, including Hide My Email, expanded HomeKit Secure Video support, and an innovative new internet privacy service, iCloud Private Relay, at no additional cost. iCloud+ brings with it some new features, though, namely the privacy-focused Hide My Email and Private Relay , plus enhanced HomeKit Secure Video storage. It's also noted in Apple's iOS 15 preview that iCloud+ will come with custom email domains for iCloud Mail accounts. If you are on a paid iCloud plan, you will be moved to iCloud+ automatically when you upgrade to iOS 15 and you'll get these extra features at no additional cost. How is iCloud+ different from iCloud? Hide My Email Ios (Image credit: Apple) Apple described iCloud+ as "everything you love about iCloud, with some great new features." For many users, the experience of using iCloud+ will be no different — it's simply a new name for paid iCloud accounts with pricing and storage tiers remaining the same. iMore offers spot-on advice and guidance from our team of experts, with decades of Apple device experience to lean on. Learn more with iMore! iCloud+ does, however, bring with it some new features in addition to its new name, including the Hide My Email and Private Relay features for improved privacy, enhanced HomeKit Secure Video storage, and custom email domains for iCloud Mail. When can I get iCloud+? Apple officially launched iCloud+ with the release of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 on September 20 meaning it's available right now. All you need to do is update your devices to the latest software. Mac users will see the iCloud+ nomenclature on macOS Monterey when it launches later this fall. How much does iCloud+ cost? iCloud previously had a few different storage plans to choose from and the arrival of iCloud+ has not changed the prices or storage tiers. Here's how they break down: 50GB - $0.99 per month 200GB - $2.99 per month 2TB - $9.99 per month Of course, there will still be the free iCloud plan detailed below. Is iCloud+ be free to use? While Apple has rebranded its paid accounts as iCloud+ plans, you can still use iCloud for free. You'll get 5GB of storage at no cost. If you need more space, upgrade to an iCloud+ account. If you are using the free 5GB plan, you won't get access to new iCloud+-exclusive features like Hide My Email, Private Relay, custom iCloud Mail domains, or expanded HomeKit Secure Video storage. Is iCloud+ included with Apple One? Yes. Apple's services bundle, Apple One , includes iCloud+ storage alongside other offerings like Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple News+, Apple Arcade, and Apple Fitness+. The amount of storage included will depend on the Apple One bundle you go for: Individual, Family, or Premier. These offer 50GB, 200GB, and 2TB of iCloud+ storage, respectively. If you already use one or two paid Apple services, it may well make sense to upgrade to Apple One to save on your subscriptions. Where can I use iCloud+? Since iCloud+ is essentially just a rebrand of Apple's paid-for cloud storage tiers, the places you can use it remain unchanged. Support for iCloud, and therefore iCloud+, is built into every modern Apple device running iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, or tvOS. As well as using the best iPhone and iPad devices with iCloud+, you can also use iCloud.com to manage your account, find lost items, and even restore certain types of content. Yes, Apple's Family Sharing feature allows you to share your iCloud+ storage with family members just like you could with iCloud before. Your photos and documents will still remain private, meaning family members won't be able to snoop on each other's stuff, but you'll all eat into the same storage amount with the content you save. How do I sign up for iCloud+? Existing iCloud subscribers will be upgraded to iCloud+ automatically when updating devices to iOS 15 or iPadOS 15. If you're already on a paid iCloud account or subscribe to the Apple One bundle, there will be no action required beyond updating your devices. If you're on the free 5GB iCloud plan, you can upgrade your iCloud storage at any point in the Settings or System Preferences app on your iOS device or Mac. You can create a new iCloud account on any iPhone, iPad, or Mac during setup with your Apple ID. If your devices are already up and running and you skipped this step, you can easily create a new Apple ID on your iPhone or iPad or set up new Apple ID on your Mac if you don't already have one to use iCloud. Any questions? Still have burning questions about iCloud+? Let us know in the comments down below. Adam Oram is a Senior Writer at iMore. He studied Media at Newcastle University and has been writing about technology since 2013. He previously worked as an Apple Genius and as a Deals Editor at Thrifter. His spare time is spent watching football (both kinds), playing Pokémon games, and eating vegan food. Follow him on Twitter at @adamoram .
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[iCloud](https://www.imore.com/icloud) # iCloud Plus: Everything you need to know\! [How-to](https://www.imore.com/how-to) By [Adam Oram](https://www.imore.com/author/adam-oram) published September 21, 2021 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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Learn more with iMore\! * By signing up, you agree to our [Terms of services](https:\/\/futureplc.com\/terms-conditions\/) and acknowledge that you have read our [Privacy Notice](https:\/\/futureplc.com\/privacy-policy\/). You also agree to receive marketing emails from us that may include promotions from our trusted partners and sponsors, which you can unsubscribe from at any time. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful * An account already exists for this email address, please log in. Subscribe to our newsletter If you've used an Apple device for any extended period of time, you're probably already familiar with [iCloud](https://www.imore.com/icloud-everything-you-need-know), Apple's content storage and syncing solution. However, you might be less au fait with iCloud+. Revealed at [WWDC 2021](https://www.imore.com/heres-everything-apple-announced-wwdc-2021), iCloud+ is a both a rebrand of the iCloud service you know and love, plus some neat new additional features. And we're here to tell you everything you need to know about it. ## What is iCloud+? At WWDC 2021, Apple announced something of a rebrand for its iCloud service with iCloud+. The newly-named service rolled out alongside [iOS 15](https://www.imore.com/ios-15-review) and [iPadOS 15](https://www.imore.com/ipados-15-review), though you might not have realized unless you were looking out for it. Latest Videos From iMore Though its name is similar to Apple's other paid services, iCloud+ actually doesn't change too much about what you knew about iCloud before. It's not an extra tier or a premium add-on. It's mainly just a new name for paid iCloud accounts, as Apple states: > iCloud+ combines everything users love about iCloud with new premium features, including Hide My Email, expanded HomeKit Secure Video support, and an innovative new internet privacy service, iCloud Private Relay, at no additional cost. iCloud+ brings with it some new features, though, namely the privacy-focused [Hide My Email and Private Relay](https://www.imore.com/how-use-icloud-private-relay-iphone-and-ipad), plus enhanced [HomeKit Secure Video](https://www.imore.com/homekit-secure-video-everything-you-need-know) storage. It's also noted in Apple's iOS 15 preview that iCloud+ will come with custom email domains for iCloud Mail accounts. If you are on a paid iCloud plan, you will be [moved to iCloud+ automatically](https://www.imore.com/apple-confirms-icloud-upgrades-ios-15-rollout) when you upgrade to iOS 15 and you'll get these extra features at no additional cost. ## How is iCloud+ different from iCloud? ![Hide My Email Ios](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hMPSjnnTJjEwDQM9Gemdeh.jpg) Hide My Email Ios (Image credit: Apple) Apple described iCloud+ as "everything you love about iCloud, with some great new features." For many users, the experience of using iCloud+ will be no different — it's simply a new name for paid iCloud accounts with pricing and storage tiers remaining the same. Master your iPhone in minutes iMore offers spot-on advice and guidance from our team of experts, with decades of Apple device experience to lean on. Learn more with iMore\! By signing up, you agree to our [Terms of services](https:\/\/futureplc.com\/terms-conditions\/) and acknowledge that you have read our [Privacy Notice](https:\/\/futureplc.com\/privacy-policy\/). You also agree to receive marketing emails from us that may include promotions from our trusted partners and sponsors, which you can unsubscribe from at any time. iCloud+ does, however, bring with it some new features in addition to its new name, including the Hide My Email and Private Relay features for improved privacy, enhanced HomeKit Secure Video storage, and custom email domains for iCloud Mail. ## When can I get iCloud+? Apple officially launched iCloud+ with the release of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 on September 20 meaning it's available right now. All you need to do is update your devices to the latest software. Mac users will see the iCloud+ nomenclature on [macOS Monterey](https://www.imore.com/macos-monterey-review) when it launches later this fall. ## How much does iCloud+ cost? iCloud previously had a few different storage plans to choose from and the arrival of iCloud+ has not changed the prices or storage tiers. Here's how they break down: - 50GB - \$0.99 per month - 200GB - \$2.99 per month - 2TB - \$9.99 per month Of course, there will still be the free iCloud plan detailed below. ## Is iCloud+ be free to use? While Apple has rebranded its paid accounts as iCloud+ plans, you can still use iCloud for free. You'll get 5GB of storage at no cost. If you need more space, upgrade to an iCloud+ account. If you are using the free 5GB plan, you won't get access to new iCloud+-exclusive features like Hide My Email, Private Relay, custom iCloud Mail domains, or expanded HomeKit Secure Video storage. ## Is iCloud+ included with Apple One? Yes. Apple's services bundle, [Apple One](https://www.imore.com/apple-one), includes iCloud+ storage alongside other offerings like Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple News+, Apple Arcade, and Apple Fitness+. The amount of storage included will depend on the Apple One bundle you go for: Individual, Family, or Premier. These offer 50GB, 200GB, and 2TB of iCloud+ storage, respectively. If you already use one or two paid Apple services, it may well make sense to upgrade to Apple One to save on your subscriptions. ## Where can I use iCloud+? Since iCloud+ is essentially just a rebrand of Apple's paid-for cloud storage tiers, the places you can use it remain unchanged. Support for iCloud, and therefore iCloud+, is built into every modern Apple device running iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, or tvOS. As well as using the [best iPhone](https://www.imore.com/best-iphone) and iPad devices with iCloud+, you can also use iCloud.com to manage your account, find lost items, and even restore certain types of content. ## Can I share my iCloud+ storage with family? Yes, Apple's [Family Sharing](https://www.imore.com/how-set-up-family-sharing-iphone-ipad) feature allows you to share your iCloud+ storage with family members just like you could with iCloud before. Your photos and documents will still remain private, meaning family members won't be able to snoop on each other's stuff, but you'll all eat into the same storage amount with the content you save. ## How do I sign up for iCloud+? Existing iCloud subscribers will be upgraded to iCloud+ automatically when updating devices to iOS 15 or iPadOS 15. If you're already on a paid iCloud account or subscribe to the Apple One bundle, there will be no action required beyond updating your devices. If you're on the free 5GB iCloud plan, you can [upgrade your iCloud storage](https://www.imore.com/how-manage-icloud-storage) at any point in the Settings or System Preferences app on your iOS device or Mac. You can create a new iCloud account on any iPhone, iPad, or Mac during setup with your Apple ID. If your devices are already up and running and you skipped this step, you can easily [create a new Apple ID on your iPhone or iPad](https://www.imore.com/how-create-new-apple-id-your-iphone-or-ipad) or [set up new Apple ID on your Mac](https://www.imore.com/how-create-apple-id-your-mac) if you don't already have one to use iCloud. ## Any questions? Still have burning questions about iCloud+? Let us know in the comments down below. ![Adam Oram](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Uu8U4doFcQMpG87noYcBkV.jpg) [Adam Oram](https://www.imore.com/author/adam-oram) Adam Oram is a Senior Writer at iMore. He studied Media at Newcastle University and has been writing about technology since 2013. He previously worked as an Apple Genius and as a Deals Editor at Thrifter. His spare time is spent watching football (both kinds), playing Pokémon games, and eating vegan food. Follow him on Twitter at [@adamoram](https://twitter.com/adamoram). 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Readable Markdown	![Icloud Plus Settings Ipados](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CbHRDNnpQxUn6KqjHEwd74.jpg) Icloud Plus Settings Ipados (Image credit: Adam Oram / iMore) If you've used an Apple device for any extended period of time, you're probably already familiar with [iCloud](https://www.imore.com/icloud-everything-you-need-know), Apple's content storage and syncing solution. However, you might be less au fait with iCloud+. Revealed at [WWDC 2021](https://www.imore.com/heres-everything-apple-announced-wwdc-2021), iCloud+ is a both a rebrand of the iCloud service you know and love, plus some neat new additional features. And we're here to tell you everything you need to know about it. ## What is iCloud+? At WWDC 2021, Apple announced something of a rebrand for its iCloud service with iCloud+. The newly-named service rolled out alongside [iOS 15](https://www.imore.com/ios-15-review) and [iPadOS 15](https://www.imore.com/ipados-15-review), though you might not have realized unless you were looking out for it. Latest Videos From iMore Though its name is similar to Apple's other paid services, iCloud+ actually doesn't change too much about what you knew about iCloud before. It's not an extra tier or a premium add-on. It's mainly just a new name for paid iCloud accounts, as Apple states: > iCloud+ combines everything users love about iCloud with new premium features, including Hide My Email, expanded HomeKit Secure Video support, and an innovative new internet privacy service, iCloud Private Relay, at no additional cost. iCloud+ brings with it some new features, though, namely the privacy-focused [Hide My Email and Private Relay](https://www.imore.com/how-use-icloud-private-relay-iphone-and-ipad), plus enhanced [HomeKit Secure Video](https://www.imore.com/homekit-secure-video-everything-you-need-know) storage. It's also noted in Apple's iOS 15 preview that iCloud+ will come with custom email domains for iCloud Mail accounts. If you are on a paid iCloud plan, you will be [moved to iCloud+ automatically](https://www.imore.com/apple-confirms-icloud-upgrades-ios-15-rollout) when you upgrade to iOS 15 and you'll get these extra features at no additional cost. ## How is iCloud+ different from iCloud? ![Hide My Email Ios](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hMPSjnnTJjEwDQM9Gemdeh.jpg) Hide My Email Ios (Image credit: Apple) Apple described iCloud+ as "everything you love about iCloud, with some great new features." For many users, the experience of using iCloud+ will be no different — it's simply a new name for paid iCloud accounts with pricing and storage tiers remaining the same. iMore offers spot-on advice and guidance from our team of experts, with decades of Apple device experience to lean on. Learn more with iMore\! iCloud+ does, however, bring with it some new features in addition to its new name, including the Hide My Email and Private Relay features for improved privacy, enhanced HomeKit Secure Video storage, and custom email domains for iCloud Mail. ## When can I get iCloud+? Apple officially launched iCloud+ with the release of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 on September 20 meaning it's available right now. All you need to do is update your devices to the latest software. Mac users will see the iCloud+ nomenclature on [macOS Monterey](https://www.imore.com/macos-monterey-review) when it launches later this fall. ## How much does iCloud+ cost? iCloud previously had a few different storage plans to choose from and the arrival of iCloud+ has not changed the prices or storage tiers. Here's how they break down: - 50GB - \$0.99 per month - 200GB - \$2.99 per month - 2TB - \$9.99 per month Of course, there will still be the free iCloud plan detailed below. ## Is iCloud+ be free to use? While Apple has rebranded its paid accounts as iCloud+ plans, you can still use iCloud for free. You'll get 5GB of storage at no cost. If you need more space, upgrade to an iCloud+ account. If you are using the free 5GB plan, you won't get access to new iCloud+-exclusive features like Hide My Email, Private Relay, custom iCloud Mail domains, or expanded HomeKit Secure Video storage. ## Is iCloud+ included with Apple One? Yes. Apple's services bundle, [Apple One](https://www.imore.com/apple-one), includes iCloud+ storage alongside other offerings like Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple News+, Apple Arcade, and Apple Fitness+. The amount of storage included will depend on the Apple One bundle you go for: Individual, Family, or Premier. These offer 50GB, 200GB, and 2TB of iCloud+ storage, respectively. If you already use one or two paid Apple services, it may well make sense to upgrade to Apple One to save on your subscriptions. ## Where can I use iCloud+? Since iCloud+ is essentially just a rebrand of Apple's paid-for cloud storage tiers, the places you can use it remain unchanged. Support for iCloud, and therefore iCloud+, is built into every modern Apple device running iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, or tvOS. As well as using the [best iPhone](https://www.imore.com/best-iphone) and iPad devices with iCloud+, you can also use iCloud.com to manage your account, find lost items, and even restore certain types of content. Yes, Apple's [Family Sharing](https://www.imore.com/how-set-up-family-sharing-iphone-ipad) feature allows you to share your iCloud+ storage with family members just like you could with iCloud before. Your photos and documents will still remain private, meaning family members won't be able to snoop on each other's stuff, but you'll all eat into the same storage amount with the content you save. ## How do I sign up for iCloud+? Existing iCloud subscribers will be upgraded to iCloud+ automatically when updating devices to iOS 15 or iPadOS 15. If you're already on a paid iCloud account or subscribe to the Apple One bundle, there will be no action required beyond updating your devices. If you're on the free 5GB iCloud plan, you can [upgrade your iCloud storage](https://www.imore.com/how-manage-icloud-storage) at any point in the Settings or System Preferences app on your iOS device or Mac. You can create a new iCloud account on any iPhone, iPad, or Mac during setup with your Apple ID. If your devices are already up and running and you skipped this step, you can easily [create a new Apple ID on your iPhone or iPad](https://www.imore.com/how-create-new-apple-id-your-iphone-or-ipad) or [set up new Apple ID on your Mac](https://www.imore.com/how-create-apple-id-your-mac) if you don't already have one to use iCloud. ## Any questions? Still have burning questions about iCloud+? Let us know in the comments down below. Adam Oram is a Senior Writer at iMore. He studied Media at Newcastle University and has been writing about technology since 2013. He previously worked as an Apple Genius and as a Deals Editor at Thrifter. His spare time is spent watching football (both kinds), playing Pokémon games, and eating vegan food. Follow him on Twitter at [@adamoram](https://twitter.com/adamoram).
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