iCloud Essential Training

Introduction

• Store and sync data online with iCloud

1. Set Up iCloud

• What is iCloud?
• Create an iCloud account
• Link a Mac to iCloud
• Link a Windows computer to iCloud
• Link an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to iCloud
• Secure your account with two-factor authentication
• Work with the iCloud website
• Manage storage space
• Upgrade to iCloud+ or Apple One
• Adjust account settings

2. Share and Synchronize

• Synchronize calendars, contacts, bookmarks, and other data
• Use iCloud to share content with others
• Continuity and Handoff

3. Use iCloud for Mail and Messaging

• Work with iCloud Mail
• Use Mail Drop to send very large email attachments
• Hide My Email with iCloud+
• Messages and FaceTime

4. Synchronize and Share Photos and Videos

• Synchronize photo libraries on a Mac, iPhone, or iPad
• Synchronize photo libraries on Windows
• Share photos with other people
• Make a shared photo library

5. Security and Privacy Tools

• Locate people, lost devices, and Airtags
• Use Activation Lock to lock a lost or stolen device
• Store and sync passwords with iCloud keychain
• Back up an iPhone or iPad
• iCloud Private Relay with iCloud+

6. Work with iCloud Drive

• Store files on iCloud Drive from a Mac
• Move the Documents and Desktop folders to iCloud Drive
• Use iCloud drive on an iOS device
• Use iCloud drive on a Windows Computer

7. Manage Family Sharing

• Set up family sharing
• Share media purchases and subscriptions
• Parental controls

Conclusion

• Next steps