Your Apple ID is the account you use to sign in to all Apple services. If you forgot your Apple ID or aren't sure you have one, there are a few ways to find it. You can also reset your password to regain access.
See if you're already signed in with your Apple ID
You might already be signed in on one of your Apple devices. View the Apple ID that you're using for Apple services.
On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Look for your Apple ID in your iCloud or iTunes & App Store settings.
iCloud
Tap Settings > [your name]. On iOS 10.2 or earlier, tap Settings > iCloud.
iTunes & App Stores
Tap Settings > [your name] > iTunes & App Stores. On iOS 10.2 or earlier, tap Settings > iTunes & App Stores.
You can also try these other services:
- Tap Settings > Accounts & Passwords. On iOS 10.3 or earlier, tap Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
- Tap Settings > Messages > Send & Receive.
- Tap Settings > FaceTime.
- Tap Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
If you know your Apple ID, but can't turn off Find my iPhone Activation Lock, learn what to do.
On your Mac
- Go to Apple menu () > System Preferences, then click iCloud.
- Go to Apple menu () > System Preferences > Internet Accounts, then look for accounts with iCloud.
- Open iTunes, then choose Account > View My Account. If you’re signed in to iTunes with your Apple ID, you'll see your account name and email address.
- Open App Store, then select Store > View My Account.
- Open iBooks, then select Store > View My Apple ID.
- Open FaceTime, then select FaceTime > Preferences, then click Settings.
- Open Messages, then select Messages > Preferences, then click Accounts.
On your Apple TV
- Open Settings, then select Accounts > iCloud.
- Open Settings, then select Accounts > iTunes and App Store.
On your PC
- Open iCloud for Windows.
- Open iTunes, then choose Account > View My Account. If you’re signed in to iTunes with your Apple ID, you'll see your account name and email address.
On iCloud.com
Go to iCloud.com. If you're already signed in to iCloud, click Settings. If you're not signed in to iCloud, your Apple ID might prefill on the sign in screen.
Check iTunes for previous purchases
If you previously bought something in the iTunes Store, you can see the account that you used.
If your Apple ID has changed since you made the purchase, then the name in File Info won't work.
- Open iTunes.
- Click one of your purchases. You can find your purchases in your Library.
- Choose Edit > Get Info.
- Click the File tab.
- Go to purchased by. You can see the Apple ID that was used to buy the item.
If you find your Apple ID, but still don’t remember your password, reset your password.
Try a different email address
Usually, your Apple ID is your email address.* First, try signing in with all prior email addresses that you might have used as an Apple ID.
Use your Apple ID account page
- Go to your Apple ID account page and click Forgot Apple ID or password.
- When you're asked to enter your Apple ID, click If you forgot your Apple ID, you can look it up.
- Enter your first name, last name, and email address. If you enter the wrong email address, you can try again with a different one.
If you want to change your Apple ID after you find it, we recommend that you update it in Settings for all of your Apple apps and services.
You only need one Apple ID. Using multiple Apple IDs might be confusing when you access purchased content or use Apple services.
FaceTime isn't available in all countries or regions.
* In China and India, you can use your phone number as your Apple ID.