How to Access iCloud Photos? Step-by-step guide

To access iCloud photos you will need an Apple device. If you own more than one Apple device, you learn to appreciate how east life becomes thanks to everything being connected via iCloud. Take an example, any photos taken on your iPhone can be automatically synced everywhere else.

This means after you take a photo on your phone, you can then view it later on your iPad or the iCloud website. This iCloud Photos feature is automatic, though you might require making sure that it is turned on. If iCloud Photos aren’t turning on with your device, you might not have any free storage space on the iCloud left. 

To check if it’s on or not, go to the device’s Settings app, tap on your account name, then select “iCloud.” You will see a graph at the top of the screen that’ll show how your iCloud storage is being used. If it’s full, tap on “Manage Storage” to free up some space or you can always change your storage plan.

If you’re ready to sync your iCloud photos across devices, here’s how you do it.

How can we turn on iCloud Photos on an iPhone or iPad?

• Open the Settings app.
• Tap on “Photos.”
• Turn the iCloud Photos on by toggling the button to the right, that is if it’s not already enabled.
• Repeat the same process for every device that you want to sync with iCloud.

How can we access iCloud photos on an iPhone/iPad?

• Launch the Photos app.
• You will be able to see all the photos taken on either your iPhone/ iPad and stored on iCloud.
• To browse your photos by album and category, use the “Albums” button. You can use the “Search” to find photos by keyword, location, and time period. 

How can we access iCloud photos on the iCloud website?

• Open iCloud.com in your web browser.
• Log in with your Apple ID.
• Click on “Photos.”
• You will be able to see all your photos taken on your iOS and iPadOS devices.
• Use the navigation pane to search, browse, and filter your photos.

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