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

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  1. Apple iPad - Turn iCloud Backup On / Off

    • From a Home screen on your Apple® iPad®, tap 
      Settings Settings icon
      .
    • Tap your Apple profile (at the top).
      iCloud profile
    • 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 Switch On or off Switch Off.
      While enabled, data such as your accounts, documents and settings are automatically backed up to iCloud®.
      To backup manually, tap 
      Back Up Now.