How to delete messages from iCloud
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Effectively managing and deleting iCloud messages is critical to freeing up storage space on your iCloud your iPhone and Mac. Here's how to delete messages from iCloud.
You can easily receive and manage messages using your iPhone, iPad or Mac. Deleting messages from iCloud keeps your data safe.
When you delete a message from iCloud, it is permanently removed from your cloud storage, providing an extra layer of protection for your personal and sensitive information. Regularly deleting messages from iCloud can protect your privacy and prevent unauthorized access to your conversations.
Delete messages from iCloud on your iPhone
You might be surprised at how much space messages can take up. For example, if you frequently exchange high-definition images or videos, one conversation thread could take up several gigabytes of space.
While text may not take up much space, imagine the media files exchanged between friends and family over a year. This can easily accumulate to over 5GB of memory used solely from messages.
iOS messages suggest deletion and duration
- Open the Messages app.
- Swipe the screen to remain in the conversation and tap Delete to delete it.
- To automatically delete, go to Settings, Messages.
- Select Save messages under the Message history heading and select the duration .
After these steps, you can go to Settings, General, iPhone Storage, Messages, tap a category and swipe left on an item to delete specific attachments.
Delete messages from iCloud on your Mac
Deleting messages from iCloud on Mac is a simple process. Just like on iPhone, deleting messages from iCloud on your Mac can free up storage space and ensure smooth messaging.
Location of message attachments in Mac Finder
- Open Messages.
- Right-click conversation and select Delete.
To set up automatic deletion of messages, go to Messages, Settings, click General and in the Keep messages section, select the desired expiration period (30 days, one year or forever).
Click More in a conversation to view and delete attachments.
For further cleanup, go to ~/Library/Messages/Attachments in Finder to remove large or unnecessary files.
By using the built-in features of your iPhone and Mac to manage your message storage, you can dramatically improve the performance of your devices. Regularly review, delete, or change your message storage and attachment management settings to ensure your iCloud and device storage is optimized.
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