Set up iCloud for Freeform on all your devices

You can use iCloud with Freeform on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac (with iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, macOS 13, or later). For an overview of what you can do with iCloud, see Keep your Freeform boards up to date and share them with iCloud.

Note: Make sure you’re signed in to the same Apple Account on each device. If you’re not signed in to your Apple Account on a device, or the device has the Freeform feature turned off, you won’t be able to access your iCloud boards on the device.

Set up iCloud for Freeform on your iPhone or iPad

On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud.
Tap See All (or Show All), then turn on Freeform.

For more information on how to collaborate on boards on your iPhone or iPad, see any of the following:

iPhone User Guide: Share Freeform boards and collaborate on iPhone
iPad User Guide: Share Freeform boards and collaborate on iPad

Set up iCloud for Freeform on your Mac

On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click your name at the top of the sidebar.
If you don’t see your name, click “Sign in,” enter your Apple Account email address or phone number, then enter your password.
Click iCloud, then do one of the following:
- macOS Sequoia or later: Next to Saved to iCloud, click See All, then turn on Freeform.
- macOS 14 or earlier: Below Apps Using iCloud, click Show All or Show More Apps, then turn on Freeform.

For more information on how to collaborate on Freeform boards on your Mac, see Share a Freeform board on Mac in the Freeform User Guide for Mac.

Helpful?

iCloud User Guide

Set up iCloud for Freeform on all your devices

Set up iCloud for Freeform on your iPhone or iPad

Set up iCloud for Freeform on your Mac