How to Use Universal Clipboard on iPhone?

Universal Clipboard is an Apple Continuity feature that lets you copy something on iPhone and paste it on Mac (or iPad) within a short time window. It’s perfect for moving links, text snippets, and images instantly.

Requirements

• Same Apple ID on both devices.
• Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth enabled.
• Handoff enabled on both devices.
• Devices near each other.

How to use Universal Clipboard

1. On iPhone, copy text/image as usual (tap and hold > Copy).
2. On Mac/iPad, place the cursor where you want it.
3. Paste (Command + V on Mac or Paste on iPad).

What you can copy

• Text
• Images
• Some files and rich content (depends on app)

Universal Clipboard not working?

Try these steps in order:

• Toggle Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi on both devices.
• Confirm Handoff is enabled (iPhone: Settings > General; Mac: System Settings > General).
• Restart both devices.
• Sign out/in to iCloud only if nothing else works.