Sign in with your Apple ID

Use the same Apple ID every time and everywhere that you sign in. If you use Apple services like the iTunes & App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, iMessage, and FaceTime, then you already have an Apple ID and don't need to create a new one.

If you forgot your Apple ID, follow these steps to find your Apple ID again. You can also look up your Apple ID by entering the full name and email address associated with your Apple ID.*

*If your mobile phone number is your Apple ID, you might not be able to look up your Apple ID.

When you turn on and set up your new iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac, you’ll see a message to sign in with your Apple ID. After you sign in, all of the Apple services on your device will set up automatically.

If you want to change your sign-in preferences later—for example, use a different Apple ID for iCloud and iTunes—you can go to your device Settings or System Preferences.

If you already set up your device, it's easy to sign in from Settings on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, or from each separate service on your Mac.

When you sign in to the iTunes & App Store for the first time, you might need to add a credit card or other payment information to help secure your account. You can’t sign in to the iTunes & App Stores 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.

Before you begin, update your device to the latest iOS.

When you use iOS 10.3 or later, you sign in to iCloud, the iTunes & App Store, iMessage, FaceTime, and your other Apple services in one place.

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Sign in to your [device].
3. Enter your Apple ID and password.
4. If you protect your account with two-factor authentication, enter the six-digit verification code and complete sign in.

If you use two-factor authentication, you will need access to a trusted device or phone number when signing in to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

If you're using iOS 10.2 or earlier, follow these steps to sign in to Apple services separately.
 

Update to the latest WatchOS, then follow these steps to sign in with your Apple ID:

1. Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
2. Tap General, then tap Apple ID.
3. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.

If you use two-factor authentication, you will need access to a trusted device, such as your iPhone, when signing in to your Apple watch.

Make sure that you update to the latest macOS. Then sign in to all of your Apple services separately with the same Apple ID.

If you use two-factor authentication, you will need access to a trusted device or phone number when signing in to your Mac.
 

1. From the Home screen, choose Settings.
2. Then choose Accounts and select iTunes and App Store.
3. Select Sign In, then sign in with your Apple ID and password.

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.

You can use your Apple ID on some third-party devices to sign in to Apple Services, like Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple Online Store, and more.

To view and manage your Apple ID account details on the web, sign in to appleid.apple.com. If you want to access your photos, videos, documents, notes, contacts, and more, you can sign in to iCloud.com on a web browser on your Mac or PC.

We recommend that you use the same Apple ID for all Apple services on your device—including the iTunes & App Stores and iCloud. Using multiple Apple IDs might be confusing and cause issues with accessing purchased content or using some services.

But if you already have different Apple IDs that you want to use with iCloud and the iTunes & App Stores, follow these steps.

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch:

• If you're using iOS 10.3 or later, go to Settings and tap Sign in to your [device]. Enter the Apple ID that you want to use with iCloud. Go back to Settings, scroll down, and tap iTunes & App Stores. Tap Apple ID: [your name] > Sign Out. Then sign in with the Apple ID that you want to use with iTunes.
• If you're using iOS 10.2 or earlier, go to Settings > iCloud and sign in with the Apple ID that you want to use with iCloud. Go back to Settings > iTunes & App Stores and sign in with the Apple ID that you want to use with iTunes.

On your Mac, go to System Preferences > iCloud and sign in with the Apple ID that you want to use with iCloud. Go to iTunes > Account > Sign In. Enter the Apple ID that you want to use with iTunes.

If you use multiple Apple IDs and want to restore your device from a backup, you can learn more about iCloud or iTunes backups.

If you have multiple Apple IDs, you can’t merge them.

If you want to share your Apple purchases or services with a family member, you can set up Family Sharing. Family Sharing makes it easy for up to six people to share each others' iTunes, Apple Books, and App Store purchases, an Apple Music subscription, and an iCloud storage plan without sharing accounts. If you're a member of a Family Sharing family group, everyone in your family group also automatically has access to Apple News+ after you subscribe.

If you need to change your Apple ID account information, we can help you update your username, password, payment information, birth date, and more.

You can also get help if you forgot your Apple ID or your Apple ID password.