To encrypt your iCloud data with Advanced Data Protection, follow these steps:
Enabling Advanced Data Protection for iCloud
Advanced Data Protection is Apple's highest level of cloud data security, offering end-to-end encryption for most iCloud data. Here's how to turn it on:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap your name at the top of the Settings menu, then tap iCloud.
- Scroll down and tap Advanced Data Protection, then tap Turn on Advanced Data Protection.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to review your recovery methods and enable Advanced Data Protection. This includes setting up recovery contacts or a recovery key to ensure you can access your data if you forget your password or lose access to your account.
Key Considerations When Enabling Advanced Data Protection:
- Recovery Methods: Carefully consider and set up your recovery methods. These are crucial for regaining access to your data if you lose your password or access to your trusted devices. Options typically include:
- Recovery Contacts: Trusted individuals who can help you regain access.
- Recovery Key: A 28-character code you keep safe.
- End-to-End Encryption: With Advanced Data Protection, most iCloud data is encrypted end-to-end. Only you and the people you share with can access it.
- Data Not Encrypted End-to-End: Certain iCloud data, like Mail, Contacts, and Calendar, are not encrypted end-to-end, even with Advanced Data Protection enabled.
- Web Access: After enabling Advanced Data Protection, you won't be able to access your data on iCloud.com. You need to use a trusted device.
