Sign in with your Apple ID

Your Apple ID is the account that you use to access all Apple services and make all of your devices work together seamlessly. After you sign in, you can use the App Store, iCloud, iMessage, Apple Music, Apple TV+, and more. 

Sign in on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap Sign in to your [device].
    On iPhone, sign in to your Apple ID in the Settings app
  3. Enter your Apple ID and password.
  4. If prompted, enter the six-digit verification code sent to your trusted device or phone number and complete sign in.

If you're already signed in to iCloud on the iPhone paired with your Apple Watch, you will automatically be signed in to that Apple ID. Learn more about how to set up and sign in to your Apple Watch. 

Sign in on your Mac

  1. Choose Apple menu  > System Settings. In earlier versions of macOS, choose Apple menu  > System Preferences.
  2. From the sidebar, click Sign In with your Apple ID. In earlier versions of macOS, click Sign In.
    On Mac, sign in to your Apple ID in System Settings
  3. Enter your Apple ID and password. 
  4. If prompted, enter the six-digit verification code sent to your trusted device or phone number and complete sign in.

Sign in on Apple TV

  1. To open Control Center, press and hold the TV button  on the Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote.
  2. Select Add User and follow the onscreen instructions.

Learn about a few of the services that you can use with your Apple ID on Apple TV

If you use two-factor authentication on an Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation), you might need to enter a verification code with your password. Learn how to get a verification code on your trusted device or sent to your trusted phone number.

Sign in on the web

Use your Apple ID to sign in to Apple websites.

If you're already signed in to your device with your Apple ID and your device has Touch ID or Face ID, you can use it to sign in to iCloud.com or appleid.apple.com.

 

Sign in on apps and other devices

You can use your Apple ID on some third-party devices to sign in to Apple services like Apple Music, the Apple TV app, and more. 

Depending on your device, you might need to use an app-specific password.

Sign in to use Apple Music, the Apple TV app, and more on your other devices

You can sign in to Apple Music on Android, or sign in to the Apple Music app or Apple TV app on your smart TV, game console, or streaming device.

On your Windows PC, you can sign in to iTunes for Windows to buy movies and TV shows, or listen to songs on Apple Music.

Sign in to use iCloud on your other devices

On your Windows PC, you can set up and sign in to iCloud for Windows to access photos, documents, and more. 

You can also sign in to iCloud.com from your browser. Learn which iCloud.com features are available on your device. 

Use Sign in with Apple on third-party apps and websites

If you see a Sign in with Apple button on a participating third-party app or website, you can use your existing Apple ID to quickly set up an account and sign in.

Learn how to use Sign in with Apple

When you sign in to the App Store and other media services for the first time, you might need to add a credit card or other payment information. You can’t sign in to the App Store and other media services with more than one Apple ID at the same time, or update the content you buy with a different Apple ID. Depending on how you created your Apple ID, you might be prompted to upgrade to two-factor authentication on an eligible device, or complete account setup on the web.

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