How to Enable or Disable iCloud Backup

Enabling and Disabling iCloud Backups

Prerequisites: None

Difficulty Level: Member • Nerd • Platypus

Estimated Time: 5 Minutes 

Expected Outcome: Have iCloud Enabled or Disabled

Tools Required: iPhone or iPad

1. Apple iPad - Turn iCloud Backup On / Off

   • From a Home screen on your Apple® iPad®, tap 

     Settings 

     .
   • Tap your Apple profile (at the top).

     
   • Tap 

     iCloud

     .

     If prompted, enter the Apple ID and password then tap 

     Sign In

     .
   • Tap 

     iCloud Backup

     .
   • Tap the 

     iCloud Backup switch

      to turn on  or off .
     While enabled, data such as your accounts, documents and settings are automatically backed up to iCloud®.

     To backup manually, tap 

     Back Up Now.