How to find your AppleCare registration number

Summary

Learn how to find the registration number of a recently purchased AppleCare agreement (AppleCare Protection Plan, Help Desk Agreement, or other Support Agreement). You'll need this number to register the agreement.

Products Affected

Apple Cinema Displays, Apple TV, Desktop Computers, Portable Computers, Xsan, iPad, iPhone, iPod

In general, to find the registration number of any AppleCare agreement:

Check inside the original retail box or envelope of the agreement. Refer to the table below for images of the boxes.
Find a card or booklet called "Getting Started" or "Web Registration Instructions." This card or booklet will show your AppleCare agreement's registration number.

Note: If you do not have the retail box or envelope or cannot find the card or booklet inside, contact AppleCare Agreement Support with your original receipt (or purchase order) and the serial number of the product covered by the agreement.

For detailed instructions by AppleCare agreement type, refer to the table below:

For Mac, iPad, iPod, iPhone, and Apple TV owners		For professionals
AppleCare Protection Plan		AppleCare Professional Video Support
For help desks
AppleCare Help Desk Support	AppleCare Help Desk Tools	AppleCare Technician Training
For IT departments
AppleCare OS Support	AppleCare Xsan Support Agreement	AppleCare Premium Service and Support for Xserve