If you have multiple devices running iOS, you should be using iCloud to sync important information. iCloud allows you to access important information no matter what device you are using. Instead of recreating appointments on each calendar or forgetting an email address because it is only on another device, use iCloud to back up this type of information so nothing is lost.
In addition to backing up your calendar, contacts, and reminders, iCloud can do full device backups. Before deciding on doing this, keep in mind iCloud only offers 5G of free storage. You can purchase additional storage for a yearly fee. Typically, with more than one device you will need additional storage.
Below are the items that you can either turn on or turn off in iCloud.
iCloud Settings
- Contacts
- Calendars
- Reminders
- Safari
- Notes
- Keychain
- Photos
- Documents & Data
- Find My iPad
- Storage & Backup
Setting Up iCloud
In order to start using iCloud, you need to create an iCloud ID. Typically, you set one up when using your device for the first time. If you did not, go to iCloud.com to set one up. Follow these instructions on each device to enable iCloud:
- Tap on Settings
- Tap on iCloud
- Turn on (by sliding button to the right)
- Contacts
- Calendars
- Reminders
- Notes
- Keychain – backs up Safari website id’s and passwords, credit card information, and Wi-Fi information
- Documents & Data
- Find My iPad
By using iCloud and turning on the above settings, no matter where you are or what device you are using, the basic information that you need will be there. No more lost appointments, no putting off an email because you cannot find an email address, and no more forgotten Wi-Fi settings.
