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DCJ24
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How do I delete 600K messages from iCloud?

How do I delete messages from my icloud? There are none on my device but my icloud says I have 600K messages



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Original Title: Delete Icloud messages


Posted on Oct 11, 2026 2:37 PM

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Mac Jim ID
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Oct 11, 2026 5:13 PM in response to DCJ24

Go to Settings > [name on top] > iCloud > Messages.


  • If it is off, turn it back on and let those Messages sync to your device, then delete the Messages from the device and also the Messages in the Recently Delete section of the Messages app.
  • If it is on, turn it off and you will have the option to delete from iCloud. If you have messages there they have not synced to your device yet (maybe from a lack of storage), then you will likely see that alert where they have not fully synced and you may not see the Delete option, only the Disable option. They will remain there for 30 days in case you want to sync those messages and after that time they will automatically be deleted when no longer synced to any device.


You will need to make sure there are no other devices that are holding on to those Messages. Go to Settings > [name on top] and scroll to the bottom to view the devices that are signed into iCloud and check the Settings of any of those that could be using Messages in iCloud.


If you have a VPN installed, you will want to remove it, not just turn it off. That may block syncing with Apple Servers.


And if still no luck, contact Apple directly here:

Contact Apple Support - Apple Support


Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256374285