What is it and how to use Apple ID

Apple ID is a term used by Apple to designate a user account that allows access to various company services such as iCloud, App Store, Apple Music and iTunes on iPhone, iPad, MacBook and more. Creating an Apple ID is free and easy to do. In this article, we explain step by step how to create your account and show the main features of the service.

What is an Apple ID?

Apple ID is a term used by Apple to designate a user account that allows access to various company services, such as iCloud, App Store, Apple Music and iTunes. The creation of a Apple ID is free.

The Apple ID is important because it allows you to securely access all Apple services. In addition, it is also used to make hits on the App Store and iTunes.

o create your Apple ID

Create an Apple ID on an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – step by step:

1. Open the Settings app;
2. Tap “Forgot password or don't have an Apple ID?”
3. Select “Create Apple ID”;
4. Enter your name and date of birth;
5. Tap “Use your current email address” or “Get a free iCloud address”;
6. Follow the steps for email verification;
7. Configure 2-factor authentication;

create it on mac

1. Abra o Apple Menu
2. Select “System Preferences”;
3. Click on the “Login” button;
4. Click on “Create Apple ID”;
5. The email you enter will be your Apple ID;
6. Enter your credit card details or select the “None” option;
7. Open your email and follow the verification steps;

Create an Apple ID on a Windows PC

1. Open iTunes;
2. Click on “Account” and then on “Login”;
3. Click on “Create New Apple ID”;
4. The email you enter will be your Apple ID;
5. Follow the steps that appear on the screen;
6. Enter your credit card details or select the “None” option;
7. Open your email and follow the verification steps;

Create an Apple ID on another device

1. Access the website appleid.apple.;
2. Click on “Create Apple ID”;
3. Provide a valid email address;
4. Enter a phone number;
5. Follow the steps that appear on the screen;
6. Open your email and follow the verification steps;

or sign in Apple ID

iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – step by step:

1. Tap on “Settings”;
2. Tap “Sign in on iPhone|iPad|iPod”;
3. Enter your Apple ID and password;
4. If prompted, enter the 2-step verification code;

Mac

1. Abra o Apple Menu
2. Select “System Preferences”;
3. Click on the “Login” button;
4. Enter Apple ID and password;
5. If prompted, enter the two-step verification code;

Windows

1. Open iTunes;
2. Click on “Account” and then on “Login”;
3. Enter Apple ID and password;
4. If prompted, enter the two-step verification code;

Apple ID Troubleshooting

What is my Apple ID?

Your Apple ID is the email address you used to register with Apple. If you don't remember your email address, you can try to recover your Apple ID by clicking here.

I didn't receive the Apple ID verification email. What should I do?

Check your email's spam folder to see if the email was sent there. If you can't find your verification email, you can request a new code by clicking here.

can't create

Make sure the device you're using has the latest version of iOS, macOS or iTunes. If not, update it and try again. If you still can't, you may be entering incorrect information. Please verify that all information is correct and try again.

Can't log in

Make sure the device you're using has the latest version of iOS, macOS or iTunes. If not, update it and try again.

Make sure your Apple ID and password are correct. If it still doesn't work, you can try resetting the password.

Change or recover Apple ID password

iPhone, iPad, iPod touch ou Apple Watch o watchOS 8 ou posterior

1. Tap on “Settings”;
2. Tap your name;
3. Tap “Change Password”.
4. If prompted, enter the current password or enter the confirmation code;
5. Follow the steps that appear on the screen;

Mac or macOS Catalina or later

1. Abra o Apple Menu;
2. Select “System Preferences”;
3. Click on “Apple ID”;
4. Click on “Password and Security”;
5. Enter your Apple ID password or click "Forgot Apple ID or password?" and follow the instructions on the screen;
6. Click on “Change password”;

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