iCloud Login

iCloud login could be become a problem for you if you do not remember your email or password correctly since it is a service you do not use often. Therefore, this guide will guide you step by step on how to login iCloud account.

iCloud is the storage service launched by Apple. The purpose of iCloud is to backup, restore and to keep in sync all of your private documents such as emails, documents, notes, iCloud photos, videos and others in all your Apple devices like iMac or iPad. Your files are stored in a server which you can access to from anywhere in the world with the correct iCloud login information from Apple and Windows devices. There is also a service called AirDrop ad-hoc that lets you share videos, music, games and pictures.

iCloud login apple id, visit website www.icloud.com

You cannot login to iCloud account using your iOS device. If you do not have an iCloud account, Create iCloud Account.

How to: iCloud Login

The first step is to open your browser and go to the iCloud login page. Type www.icloud.com.
Once the iCloud login page is fully loaded, you will see two boxes; one for your email and the other one for your iCloud password.
Proceed to type your username where it says “Apple ID” and password in their respective boxes.
After you have entered both, your email and password, click on the arrow box which serves as the “sign in” button.
If both, the email and password and correct, you will be redirected to your iCloud account where you may be able to change your password and iCloud email.

Set up & iCloud Login on different devices

If you want to login to iCloud on your Mac, iPad, iPhone or Windows computer and have these devices set up with your iCloud then follow the guide below: Having access to iCloud is very easy because you can login from many different platforms such as your device ( iPhone, iPad, iPod) or your computer (Android or Mac).

To login from your device (iPhone, iPad, iPod) follow the next steps:
Go to Settings -> General -> Software Update and make sure you have the latest IOS version on your device

Activate iCloud. There are two ways in which you can do this, first, when you are setting up a new iphone, the setup instructions will lead you to the iCloud activation. If you skipped these instructions you can activate it using the second method which is going to Settings -> iCloud and logging in with your Apple ID
As an option you can activate “Automatic Downloads” this will allow you to get all your music, movies, apps and books downloaded automatically to all of your devices using your iCloud account
Lastly, make sure to turn on iCloud on your other devices this way you can access all of your information

Login iCloud from your Mac computer:

First, make sure your computer is running the latest OSX. You can check this by going to your Apple menu and clicking Software Update
In order to activate iCloud, you’ll need to to go to the Apple Menu -> System Preference -> iCloud, once you’ve reached this point enter your Apple ID and login
After logging in, choose the services you wish to be activated, the options are iCloud Drive, Photos, Mail, Contacts, Calendar, Reminders, Safari, Notes, among others.
You can choose to activate iCloud Photo Sharing and My Photo Stream. Also, If you choose to activate Automatic Downloads which will allow you to sync download all of your apps, movie, books, music etc in all of your devices, to do this open the iTunes app, click on Preferences -> Store and select the ones you which to be automatically downloaded.

To login from your Windows computer:

Download iCloud for Windows. You can do so by clicking this link →
Install and restart your computer, then proceed to open iCloud for windows. Start-> Programs/apps -> iCloud for windows. If you are having difficulties opening the app you can also do it by going to File Explorer -> iCloud
Sign in using your Apple ID and choose the items you want to be sync across your devices

Optional steps:

iCloud Photo Stream is selected by default you can undo this by going to Options-> turn off My Photo Stream
If you want to change the location of iCloud on your computer simply go to Options -> Change [choose folder] -> click OK

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