How to Select Which Apps Sync with iCloud on iPad

Step by step

1. 15 sec

   Open your Apple ID settings

   Launch the Settings app from your Home Screen. Tap your name at the top of the left-hand sidebar to access your Apple ID account menu.

2. 15 sec

   Access the iCloud menu

   Tap the iCloud icon located in the second group of settings. This displays an overview of your current storage usage and synced applications.

3. 30 sec

   View all synced applications

   Tap 'Show All' under the section labeled 'Apps Using iCloud'. This reveals the full list of installed applications that utilize iCloud for data storage and syncing.

   Note: If an app is not listed here, it does not support iCloud synchronization.
4. 30 sec

   Enable or disable individual apps

   Find the specific application you wish to manage in the list. Toggle the switch to the On (green) position to allow syncing or to the Off (gray) position to stop the app from syncing data to your iCloud account.

5. 15 sec

   Confirm data deletion preferences

   If you turn off syncing for an app that previously held data in iCloud, a prompt may appear asking if you want to keep existing data on the device or remove it from iCloud. Select the option that aligns with your storage requirements.

   Note: Removing data from iCloud does not delete local files if they are stored directly on the iPad.