To enrich the user experience of all those who use their devices and systems, Apple has its own account system that provides access to a variety of applications and tools as varied and interesting . Programs such as the App Store, iTunes, Apple Music or iCloud require a user profile created to be enabled and, above all, used by anyone.
This account system is what is known as Apple ID . A profile that only needs a few data to allow access to that endless possibilities that meet in the cloud for the joy and enjoyment of users. It’s something that is required when you use a Mac computer, an iPhone mobile or an iPad tablet ; in the same way as with Google Accounts on Android or with Microsoft on Windows 10 .
If you don’t know how to log in to Apple on any of the devices where it is accessible, we will help you with this step-by-step guide. We will explain everything you have to do, the process that must be carried out on any platform with which it is compatible and the requirements to be fulfilled in order to log in . The system is different if you want to access from iOS or Android, as well as Mac or Windows .
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Steps to log in with my Apple ID
Together with all these processes, we will also help you with common issues , solving problems such as not being able to enter the account for not having the access password or even having forgotten the ID mail . They are more frequent situations than you might think and that, of course, can be solved if you follow the instructions we indicate. You will not have any trouble connecting from wherever you want and take advantage of the possibilities of Apple services .
The login using the Apple ID to take advantage of all the services offered by the company through the cloud is something that varies considerably depending on the device or operating system you are using.
Enter from your computer or PC
Due to this, we will write down all the steps to follow to log in with this identity on PC (Mac / Windows) and through the APP (Android / iOS) in the following sections.
From Mac
Mac has native support for this account system , so logging in is “natural” within your environment. Although there are several applications that require this login, we will focus on the most important one, iCloud , to explain the process.
- First, make sure you have the newest version of macOS . If you don’t have it You can check it by entering the App Store of the computer and looking in the “Updates” section in its top bar.
- Once the version has been checked (and updated if it is not), go to the “System Preferences” menu and take a look at its options.
- Among all of them is ” iCloud ”. Click on it.
- In the new window that appears, just type your email address and password in the fields that appear. Then, click on “ Sign in ” and you’re done.
From Windows
If you are a Windows user, you can log your Apple ID through the web or with the iCloud program for Windows . This is what you should do:
- Download the iCloud software through the Apple website. Open your web browser, enter this URL: https://support.apple.com/es-es/HT204283 and click on the “ Download ” button. Then, proceed with its installation following the instructions that are indicated to you.
- Once you have it installed, you have to restart the PC for all the changes to apply.
- When you re-enter Windows, iCloud will start automatically. If you don’t, just look for its icon to open it like any other software.
- Once inside it, look for the “Sign in” button > and press it.
- Then, in the pop-up window that appears on the screen, you only have to write the email of your ID and the password that corresponds in the two fields that are . After doing so, just click on the “ Login ” button to enter your account and start using the program.
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Login from the Android or iOS APP
In iOS terminals it is not necessary to install any app to enter your Apple ID , since through the settings you can make the process to synchronize with all the company’s applications. On Android, however, there are several ways to access since it does not have native support.
From iPhone
If you use an iPhone, these are the steps you must follow to log in:
- With the newest version of iOS installed on your device, go to the “Settings” section through the gear icon in the menu.
- Within this, just press the “Sign in to the iPhone” option.
- In the form that appears, enter both the mail of your Apple ID and the password that set at the time of registration. Accept and you’ll be logged in with your profile .
From Android
In the case of using an Android device , you have at your disposal three Apple applications in which you can log your ID, in addition to the option to synchronize the email if you wish: Move to iOS, Apple Music and Beats Pill + . All three have a similar login system, so we are going to take the second one, the musical one, as an example:
- Through Google Play Store, search “Apple Music” and download the application. Wait for the automatic installation process done after downloading the files.
- Open the app through its icon. Upon entering, you will have to accept the conditions of use that appear.
- Continue until you reach the free trial window. In the upper right corner you will see the option of “Login” , you must click on it.
- Now is the time to fill in your ID information . Enter the email and password and press “ Login ” again. You are already inside! .
FAQ: Problems with access or login at Apple Store
Problems with the login in the Apple Store, or rather with the Apple ID, are usually the usual tonic for forgetting the password or for the identity email itself . We will explain the solutions to follow.
I forgot my password How to recover my account password Apple?
- Enter the Apple ID website in your browser through this URL: https://appleid.apple.com/
- Download and click on the option “Have you forgotten your Apple ID or password?”.
- In the space that appears on the screen, type the ID of your user profile and click on permittedContinuar.
- Choose the option “I want to reset the password” and continue.
- Now you can choose between receiving an email or answering some questions >. We go with the first alternative and move on.
- Enter the email inbox and look for the Apple message. Open it and then press the phrase “Reset now.”
- It’s time to enter the new password . Fill in the two spaces with it, meeting the requirements that appear, and press “ Reset ” to finish.
I forgot my Apple Store access email account How can I get in?
Si has olvidado el correo, tienes que buscar en las diferentes aplicaciones y servicios de Apple para encontrar tu ID. Puedes empezar, en caso de ser usuario de iPhone, por entrar en “Ajustes” y, después, en “Cuentas y contraseñas” para ver todas las que tengas y la que corresponda a tu usuario.
On Mac , there are several paths to follow, although the most advisable is to enter the Apple menu and, from there, go to “System Preferences” to finish in “ iCloud ” and look at the data.
Windows user? In that case, open the iCloud application for Windows, go to iTunes. From there, click on “ Account ” and then on “See my account” to access that information you need.
Naturally, all these processes are only valid if you have previously logged in . If not, it is best to look at all your emails for messages from Apple .