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How to get 4 TB of iCloud storage using Apple One

If you are an iCloud power user or have a data-hungry family group, you may find the 2 TB storage plan insufficient for your needs. However with Apple One, there's a way to double that cap. Here's how.

You will need to combine the 2 TB storage plan for iCloud+, and the highest-tier Premier plan of the Apple One subscription service — for a total of $39.94.

Both plans can coexist simultaneously on one Apple ID account.

To begin the process, you will need to sign up for the Apple One Premier Plan first.

The Premier tier also includes subscriptions to all other Apple services offered, like Apple TV , Apple News , and Apple Arcade.

How to get 2 more TB of iCloud storage through Apple One

  1. On your device, visit one.apple.com. A pop-up should automatically appear.
  2. Select Premier.
  3. Tap Select Plan, and enter your Apple ID credentials to activate the service.

You now have 2 TB of iCloud storage. To double it, you'll have to sign up for the 2 TB iCloud storage plan.

How to sign up for 2 TB of iCloud storage

  1. Go to your iCloud settings in System Preferences on Mac, or Settings on iPhone and iPad.
  2. Select iCloud.
  3. Under Storage, tap Manage Storage.
  4. Tap Change Storage Plan.
  5. Select the 2 TB option for $9.99, then enter your Apple ID credentials to confirm.

You now have 4 TB of iCloud storage on your Apple ID account. The storage will be pooled and function as one cloud drive, and of your files, photos, videos, documents, and backups will now in that single storage volume.