OS X Yosemite: Change iCloud account information

Change iCloud account information

You can change your iCloud account information in iCloud preferences.

To change your iCloud account information, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click iCloud, then click Account Details.

Change general information: Click General in the Account Details dialog.

  • First and last name: Enter the name you want associated with your iCloud account.

  • Picture: Resize your picture or apply an effect. You can also choose a different picture or take one with the built-in camera on your Mac.

Account Details dialog of iCloud preferences

Change contact information: Click Contact in the Account Details dialog.

  • Email addresses: Add and remove email addresses associated with your iCloud account.

  • Primary address: Change the mailing address for your iCloud account.

  • Email preferences: Choose what kind of information you want Apple to send to your iCloud email addresses.

Change security information: Click Security in the Account Details dialog.

  • Birthday: You can change your birthday if it’s incorrect. It’s used to help verify your identity if you forget your password or need to reset it.

    Note:   You can change your birthday once, and you have 24 hours after changing it to correct any mistakes you made.
  • Password: You can change your password to protect your information stored in iCloud and the ability to locate or remotely erase your Mac using Find My Mac. You may have to answer your security questions before you can change the password. For more information, see Tips for creating secure passwords.

    After changing your iCloud password, make sure you update it in any third-party email apps you use to get your iCloud email.

  • Security questions: If this option appears, you can change the security questions and answers that help Apple verify your identity. This option doesn’t appear if two-step verification is turned on.

  • Rescue Email Address: If this option appears, you can add or change the email address where Apple can send you a link to confirm your identity and let you reset your information should any security issues arise. You may have to answer your security questions before you can change the email address. This option doesn’t appear if two-step verification is turned on.

  • Notification Email Address: If this option appears, you can change the email address where Apple sends a copy of all Apple ID email sent to your primary email address (shown in your contact information described above). For information about when this option appears, see the Apple Support article Manage your Apple ID primary, rescue, alternate, and notification email addresses.

  • Two-step verification: Shows you whether two-step verification is turned on. To change two-step verification settings, including managing your trusted devices and replacing your recovery key, go to the My Apple ID website.

See payment method: Click Payment in the Account Details dialog.

You see identifying information for the primary payment method you use with iCloud and the iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store. If you set up Family Sharing for your family, this is the credit card family members can use to initiate store purchases.

You can also change your iCloud contact and security information on the My Apple ID website.

Last Modified: Sep 23, 2015
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