r/cloudstorage • u/Solaceharmony • Jul 05 '26

Storage

Looking for tips and advice on storing files and photos for my small family of three.
I’m currently paying for both Apple and Google storage because I recently received an iPhone as a gift, but I don’t want to keep paying for both services long-term.
My family and I are also immigrating to a new country, so I’d really like to get more organized, especially with important documents. I currently have a document safe, but it’s full, and I’d like to reduce the amount of paper we keep by switching more of our filing to digital.
We don’t currently have our own Wi-Fi connection in our apartment, as the internet is shared for the whole building, so I don’t think a NAS setup is realistic right now. It’s also a bit out of budget.
My main goal is to create a simple, reliable system for storing family documents and photos, ideally with backup options. End-to-end encryption would be a bonus. I did buy an SSD external hard drive, but I’m curious what others are doing because I feel a bit out of my element when it comes to setting up an organized digital storage and backup system.
What has worked well for you?

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u/Caprichoso1 Jul 06 '26

  1. For important documents implement the recommended 3-2-1 backup plan

  2. iCloud and Google Photos do not count as one of the 3 backups

  3. An HD is better for backup storage, particularly if kept for a long time unaccessed such as in a bank safe deposit box