These are the recommended system requirements and minimum system requirements for iCloud.
iCloud1 requires an Apple Account, an active internet connection, and up-to-date software. If you meet the recommended system requirements below, you can take advantage of the latest iCloud features and get the best overall experience. At the bottom of this page, you'll find the minimum requirements for each feature.
iOS 26
iPadOS 26
macOS Tahoe 26
watchOS 26
tvOS 26
visionOS 26
Microsoft Windows 11
Outlook 2019 or later
iCloud is supported on the following OS versions or later: iOS 11 on iPhone 5s, iPad (5th generation), iPad Pro, or iPad mini 2; watchOS 4 on an Apple Watch; macOS High Sierra 10.13 on a Mac; tvOS 11 on an Apple TV (4th generation); or visionOS 1 on an Apple Vision Pro. Certain features may have different requirements which are listed below.
Account Recovery Contacts are available on iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
iOS 15 or iPadOS 15
macOS Monterey 12
To set up an account recovery contact, all of your devices must be updated to the latest iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, and tvOS. If you have an older device that can't update to iOS 15, iPadOS 15, or macOS Monterey 12, you need to sign out of iCloud on that device.
To become an account recovery contact, you need at least one device with iOS 15, iPadOS 15, or macOS Monterey 12 or later.
Apple Invites is available on iPhone and web browsers.
iOS 18 (with an iCloud+ subscription for certain features)
Apple Watch For Your Kids is available on iPhone and Apple Watch with two-factor authentication.
iOS 14
watchOS 7
Backup and Restore is available on iPhone and iPad.
iOS 11
Bookmarks is available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and PC.
iOS 11
macOS High Sierra 10.13 and Safari 11
Windows 10 with iCloud for Windows 10 or later
Calendar, Contacts, and Mail are available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and PC.
iOS 11
macOS High Sierra 10.13
Windows 10 May 29, 2019 Update or later with iCloud for Windows 10 or later and Outlook 20162
FaceTime is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
iOS 11
macOS High Sierra 10.13
tvOS 17 and an iPhone using iOS 17 or later, or an iPad using iPadOS 17 or later
Family Sharing is available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, PC, and Apple TV.
iOS 11
macOS High Sierra 10.13
iCloud for Windows 4.1 and iTunes 12
tvOS 11
The Files app is available on iPhone and iPad.
iOS 11
iPadOS 14 (upgraded features)
Find Devices and Find Items are available on Apple Watch.
watchOS 8
Find Friends is available on Apple Watch.
watchOS 4 - watchOS 5
Find My is available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and web browsers.
iOS 13 or iPadOS 13
macOS Catalina 10.15
Find my [device] is available on iPhone, iPad, Apple Vision Pro, or Mac.
iOS 11
macOS High Sierra 10.13
visionOS 1 (Activation Lock)
Find My Friends is available on iPhone and iPad.
iOS 11 - iOS 12
Find my iPhone is available on iPhone and iPad.
iOS 11 - iOS 12
Find People is available on Apple Watch.
watchOS 8
iCloud+3 is available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, PC, and web browsers.
iOS 15 or iPadOS 15
macOS Monterey 12
iCloud Drive is available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and PC.
iOS 11
macOS High Sierra 10.13
Windows 10 with iCloud for Windows 10 or later
iCloud Drive folder sharing is available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and PC.
iOS 13.4 or iPadOS 13.4
macOS Catalina 10.15.4
iCloud Passwords is available on PC.
Windows 10 with iCloud for Windows 12.x
iCloud Photos is available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and PC.
iOS 11
macOS High Sierra 10.13
Windows 10 with iCloud for Windows 10 or later
tvOS 11
iCloud Shared Photo Library is available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, PC, and Apple TV.
iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16.1
macOS Ventura 13
Windows 10 with iCloud for Windows 14
tvOS 16
iCloud Tabs is available on iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
iOS 11
macOS High Sierra 10.13 and Safari 11
iMessage is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
iOS 11
macOS High Sierra 10.13
Keychain is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with two-factor authentication.
iOS 11
macOS High Sierra 10.13
Legacy Contact is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with two-factor authentication.
iOS 15.2 or iPadOS 15.2
macOS Monterey 12.1
Mail Drop is available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, or PC.
iOS 11
macOS High Sierra 10.13
iCloud.com/mail from an up-to-date web browser (Safari 7.2 to upload packages, such as iWork files)
An email account that supports IMAP
Windows 10
Messages in iCloud is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with two-factor authentication and Keychain enabled.
iOS 11.4
macOS High Sierra 10.13.5
Notes is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
iOS 11
macOS High Sierra 10.13
Reading List is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
iOS 11
macOS High Sierra 10.13
Safari 11
Reminders is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
iOS 13 or iPadOS
macOS Catalina 10.15
Screen Time is available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV.
iOS 12
macOS Catalina 10.15
Shared Albums is available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, PC, and Apple TV.
iOS 11
macOS High Sierra 10.13
Windows 10 with iCloud for Windows 10 or later
Shared Notes is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
iOS 11
macOS High Sierra 10.13
Shared Notes Folders is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
iOS 13 or iPadOS
macOS Catalina 10.15
Shared Password Groups are available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
iOS 17
iPadOS 17
macOS Sonoma 14
Shared Tab Groups are available on iPhone.
iOS 16
Sharing Suggestions is available on iPhone and iPad.
iOS 12
Siri Shortcuts is available on iPhone and iPad.
iOS 12
Tab Groups are available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
iOS 15
iPadOS 15
Safari 15
Some iCloud features aren't available for Managed Apple Accounts. Learn more about Managed Apple Accounts for Education and Managed Apple Accounts for Business.
Some Android devices can use iCloud.com, but the site works best when using supported browsers on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and Windows.
Some features aren't available in all countries and regions. Access to some services is limited to 10 devices.
Outlook 2010 Personal Edition isn't supported.
To share iCloud+ with your family, you need iOS 11 or later, or macOS High Sierra 10.13 or later. You can participate in a shared iCloud+ plan using iOS 11 or later, or High Sierra 10.13 or later.