How to backup your iPhone or iPad to iCloud

When you choose to backup your data to iCloud you are choosing to store a copy of your data on Apple's servers. You can choose which parts of your data you wish to backup to iCloud e.g. Photos, Messages, Mail, Contacts, Calendar etc in your iCloud Settings on your device. When you turn on iCloud Backup, your device will automatically backup any time it is charging and connected to Wi-Fi with the screen locked. You should bear in mind you may need to upgrade to additional iCloud storage for a fee if your data size exceeds your current plan. See below for step-by-step guide of how to create a backup to iCloud.

Open Settings

From the home screen tap, ‘Settings’ to open the device’s settings.

Open Apple Account

Tap the top option, this normally is your name or the name on your Apple account.

Open iCloud Settings

Tap on, ‘iCloud’ to open the related settings.

Scroll To Bottom

Scroll down in the list to find the option ‘iCloud Backup’.

Open iCloud Backup

Tap ‘iCloud Backup’ to open the settings.

Enable iCloud Backup

If iCloud Backup is disabled on the device, tap on the toggle button to enable it.

Confirm Enabling Backup

To confirm enabling of iCloud backup tap, ‘OK’.

Backup Device

To begin backing up the device tap, ‘Back Up Now’.

Confirm Backup Finished

Before turning off the device wait for the backup to complete.

Remove Accessories

If you are sending your device in for repair, please remove any SIM cards and accessories. We also recommend you factory reset your device before we collect it. See here for instructions.