iOS 26.4 adds convenient new iCloud feature, here’s how to enable it

iOS 26.4 adds an Allow Search toggle that enables file and photo search on iCloud.com.

The toggle is off by default and must be enabled per device via Settings → [name] → iCloud → iCloud.com → Allow Search.

Search on iCloud.com shows suggestions for filenames, folders, document types, dates, people, and locations.

Photos and Drive searches are encrypted and use on-device processing so Apple does not keep search history.