Anyone who buys an Apple product inevitably comes into contact with the Apple ID. But what exactly is an Apple ID, what can you use it for, and how can you create your own? We answer these questions in this article.
What is an Apple ID?
The Apple ID is the email address that is used together with a specified password to log into the free Apple account . Such an account with Apple is necessary for the use of almost all products and services of the company. So, when you first set up an Apple hardware or software product, in many cases you will need to create an Apple account and use an email address as your ID. For this reason, for example, all users of iOS devices have an Apple ID, which they can then use on other Apple devices.
What can you use an Apple ID for?
You can sign in to all Apple services with an Apple ID. These include services such as the App Store , iTunes or Apple Music . On the other hand, you can use your ID to access iCloud as well as the communication services iMessage and FaceTime . All of these functions are particularly useful if you use multiple Apple devices, as purchases or subscriptions made, as well as selected files, settings, chats and calls are synchronized across all devices . This significantly simplifies the use of the devices..
How can I create an Apple ID?
As mentioned earlier, in most cases you create an Apple ID when you first set up an Apple device. However, if you only want to use a certain Apple service, for example, you can create an ID independently of this.
- To do this, go to the Apple ID website and click on “ Create your Apple ID ”.
- Enter your contact details and tap on “ Continue ”. You have to confirm the creation with a two-factor authentication , then you can use your Apple account.
Tips and tricks for problems with your Apple ID
If you are having trouble with your Apple ID, in most cases you can easily resolve it. How to deal with some common problems, check out these articles:
- Forgot Apple ID - what to do?
- Change Apple ID password - here's what you need to do
- Delete Apple ID - here's how
- Activate two-factor authentication for the Apple ID - here's how
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