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How to sign up for iCloud

By SK 18 comments Last updated July 27, 2017

You sign up for iCloud on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch or your Mac or PC. When you use iCloud on all your devices and sign in with the same Apple ID, all your apps, documents, photos, email, contacts, messages, and more syncs across devices. So information is available no matter what device you’re using!

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Contents

  • 1 The Basics of iCloud
    • 1.1 Sign up for iCloud: iOS devices
    • 1.2 Sign up for iCloud: Mac
    • 1.3 Sign up for iCloud: PC
    • 1.4 Related Posts:

The Basics of iCloud

  • You need an Apple ID to set-up an iCloud account. Either use a current Apple ID, create a new Apple ID in advance, or tap the link in Setup Assistant to get a new Apple ID.
  • With iCloud, you get 5GB of free storage to use for photos, videos, documents, app data, and so forth. Upgrade to a larger storage plan when you need more space. Plans start at 50GB for USD $0.99/month
    • Check your country’s pricing at this Apple site

Sign up for iCloud: iOS devices

  • Make sure your device (iPhone, iPad or iPod) is running the latest iOS (or at least iOS 5)
  • Then, go to Settings and turn on iCloud. If you just updated your iOS to the latest version or if you just turned on a brand new device, setup assistant helps you set up iCloud
    • If you skipped this process previously and now you want to set up iCloud, just tap Settings > Apple ID Profile > iCloud (on older iOS it’s simply Settings > iCloud)
  • Toggle on automatic downloads, so you’re always up-to-date with music, apps, or books
    • Tap Settings >  iTunes & App Stores and make your selections

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Sign up for iCloud: Mac

  • Make sure that you have a Mac with the latest macOS (or at least OS X Lion.)
  • Then turn on iCloud (System Preferences > iCloud)
  • Enter your Apple ID, and select the services you’d like to enable
  • Turn on automatic downloads for your music and apps. Just open iTunes and choose Preferences. Then click Downloads and choose what you want (Music, Movies, TV Shows, and Apps)
    • Even download full-size (1080p) HD movies!

iCloud Control Panel for Windows

Sign up for iCloud: PC

For Windows 7 and above

  • Set up your iCloud account on your other iDevices & Macs FIRST, then install iCloud for Windows
    • Set-up an Apple ID account before installing iCloud for Windows
  • Open iCloud for Windows and sign in with the Apple ID previously created
  • Select all the iCloud services you want enabled and click Apply
  • When you turn On iCloud Drive and Photos, iCloud for Windows creates new folders for those files in Windows Explorer
    • Whenever you save new files in those iCloud folders, the files also automatically appear on all your other iDevices & Macs

For Windows Vista

  • You need to download and install iCloud Control Panel for Windows from here
  • Set up your iCloud account on your other iDevices & Macs FIRST
    • Set-up an Apple ID account before installing iCloud Control Panel
  • After you’ve installed iCloud Control Panel for Windows, navigate to the Windows Start menu, choose Control Panel > Network and Internet > iCloud
  • Synchronize photos, videos, and other media. And calendar, some office documents, emails, and contacts
    • This iCloud Control Panel doesn’t include too many settings, so it’s simple to use

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  1. Dennis R LaChance says

    December 6, 2018 at 8:48 AM

    Went through photos many missing, going to my iCloud the app was gone. Attempts to determine how to sign to my iCloud failed. What happened??

    Reply
    • SK says

      December 6, 2018 at 10:39 AM

      HI Dennis,

      Go to the iCloud website and check for photos associated with your iCloud and Apple ID account.

      Make sure you sign in with the correct Apple ID–it’s possible that you have more than one account.

      Sam

      Reply
  2. henrichmligha says

    September 26, 2018 at 7:28 AM

    when I, sign In on my iPhone it’s written that the maximum number has been used on this, phone how do sign in

    Reply
  3. Kabogoza Muzamir says

    May 2, 2018 at 11:48 PM

    Really Great too

    Reply
  4. Marsalanqureshi says

    April 23, 2018 at 3:20 PM

    I like Iphone

    Reply
  5. Kathy says

    December 3, 2017 at 3:33 PM

    Am trying to get my Apple ID disabled how do I do that I have Apple ID but still doesn’t work

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      December 3, 2017 at 7:43 PM

      Hi Kathy,

      I’m not sure if I fully understand. You want to disable an Apple ID? Or are you trying to enter an Apple ID into your device and it’s showing up as disabled?

      If your Apple ID comes up as disabled, please see the tips listed in this article.

      If you want to remove your current Apple ID, first sign into your Apple ID via the Apple ID website and removing all devices associated with that ID. Also, make sure you turn off Find My iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch/AirPods. Next make sure you deauthorize this Apple ID on iTunes if you use a Mac. Finally, sign out of your Apple ID on your iDevices.

      Once you’ve done all those steps, call Apple Support and ask them to delete your Apple ID permanently. If they are unable to do this for you, ask for a iTunes manager or senior level iTunes support member. They’ll run through a list of requirements and other checks to make sure you really want to delete the ID and understand the implications of deleting your ID.

      Hopefully this answers your question,

      Liz

      Reply
  6. Nilesh says

    July 14, 2017 at 12:42 AM

    I don’t have another Apple phone so can u help me

    Reply
    • SK says

      July 14, 2017 at 11:20 AM

      Nilesh,

      Hi there. Try signing up for an Apple ID using a web browser on your phone or even a friend’s or shared computer, then navigate to iCloud on your iPhone or iDevice and set-up iCloud using that new Apple ID.

      SK

      Reply
  7. Usman says

    July 12, 2017 at 1:53 PM

    Please help me

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      July 12, 2017 at 2:06 PM

      Usman,

      Hi there. Please describe the issue you are having. I don’t see any additional comments from you with your issue.

      SK

      Reply
  8. darmaan says

    January 6, 2017 at 4:12 PM

    I what activation Lock hleme

    Reply
  9. regina says

    September 10, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    I’m trying to sign into my icloud using my apple I’d password but it’s not recognising it as I keep being brought back to the logging in……help

    Reply
    • Adarsh says

      December 20, 2015 at 7:24 AM

      Yes

      Reply
  10. Hubab Ali says

    July 28, 2015 at 2:35 PM

    When I sign in my Apple ID in iCloud so it can’t sign me in it says that the maximum number of free accounts has been activated on this iPhone

    Reply
    • Adarsh says

      December 20, 2015 at 7:23 AM

      Sir wt solution for these problems

      Reply
  11. patel dhruv says

    May 18, 2015 at 7:26 AM

    My iPhone is lock

    Reply
  12. MAE says

    January 25, 2013 at 7:33 PM

    Cloud

    Reply

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