Your Apple ID is the user name you use to log into Apple's App Store, iMessage and FaceTime services, and its online store and support forums; it's also important for Genius Bar appointments and product registration. What should you do if you forget it or need to change the password associated with it? We've got answers to all your Apple ID questions, including how to delete an Apple ID permanently.
You can't get far in the world of Apple without an Apple ID. Happily it's incredibly easy to set up an Apple account. You then use your Apple ID to access a plethora of different services, such as iCloud, Find My iPhone, iTunes Match, and Apple Music as well as make purchases from the iTunes Store and download podcasts using the Podcasts App.
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If you own Apple devices then sooner or later you're likely to end up with an Apple ID. This mostly consists of a single login, your Apple ID - usually your name followed by iCloud.com, me.com, or mac.com; and a password.
In this article we explain not only how to set up an Apple ID, but also how to find out what your Apple ID is, how to find (or change) your Apple password, and how to get the most from your Apple ID account. Last of all, we look at the terminal option: how to delete your Apple ID permanently.
What's an Apple ID?
An Apple ID is your passport into the ever-expanding Apple universe, and it takes the form of an email address and a password.
You'll need an Apple ID for everything from booking an appointment at the local Apple Store’s Genius Bar, to making a FaceTime call, to setting-up Apple Pay, to buying music, movies and apps. An Apple ID is also used to access your iCloud data and services, which includes tools like iMessage, email, Reminders, Notes, Calendars, Photos storage, and so on.
More than this, however, is the fact that the Apple ID links your Apple devices or computers to each other, and to you. By logging in to Apple hardware with your Apple ID, you’re telling Apple that it belongs to you, and that your shared data, apps and services can be made accessible on it.
It's possible to use a Mac or iOS device without an Apple ID but it’d be a significantly diminished experience. For example, without an Apple ID you can’t log in to the App Store, so won't be able to download new apps on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.
In fact, if you own anything Apple then you almost certainly already have an Apple ID. If not then read on, although you might like to read on in any case to learn more about what an Apple ID can do for you.
How do I get an Apple ID?
You can sign up for an Apple ID by visiting Apple's ID section of its
website here and clicking Create An Apple ID.
There’s no requirement to have an Apple product to link the ID to, allowing anybody to create an account in preparation for purchasing – or even if you’re merely a curious Windows or Linux user.
A free unlinked account provides limited access to iCloud, in order to use the online versions of Pages, Numbers and Keynote, and you'll get 1GB of free iCloud storage to boot. However, aside from accessing this storage space from the aforementioned web-based apps, you can’t access it any other way - for example, via the iCloud Windows for Windows app - unless you first link the Apple ID to a Mac or iOS device by signing in there.
When creating an Apple ID you need to provide an email address for your username. Rather perversely, this can’t be for an existing email account that’s provided by Apple, and it can’t be an address previously used for an Apple ID.
Don’t be tempted to provide false details here because a confirmation email will be sent to the address, and you’ll need to click the link within it before your Apple ID is opened for business.
Further down the application form you're required to enter a second, different email address for rescue purposes, such as resetting your password. This address will be used very rarely and this time around the address can be one already used for an Apple ID. You could provide the email address of your spouse, for example, although again there’s a requirement to confirm by clicking a link in an email sent to the address.
To create an Apple ID you’ll need to provide your date of birth, fill in some security questions, and give your mailing address. Don’t be tempted to enter false details here either because Apple will be using all the details later to confirm you are who you say you are.
In particular, ensure you enter the correct country details because Apple runs separate Music, Movie and App Stores for different territories. If you live in Birmingham but pretend to be living in Antigua then it will become tricky when you come to enter credit card details in order to make purchases. Not only will your billing address not be within that beautiful Caribbean island, but you’ll also be limited to items sold through Antigua’s local iTunes and Apps Stores.
Signing in with an Apple ID
Actually signing in with the Apple ID you created is simple.
Sigining into Apple ID on a Mac
iTunes: Click the Sign In link at the top right of the app window.
App Store: Click the Sign In entry under the Quick Links listing at the right of the window.
iCloud: Open System Preferences, click the iCloud icon, and then provide your login details.
iBooks: To read purchases click the Store menu entry, then Authorise This Computer. To sign in to purchase books, open the iBooks Store (click the Store button at the top left if viewing your library), then click the Sign In entry under the Quick Links listing at the right of the program window.
To activate iCloud on a Mac you’ll need to open System Preferences, then click the iCloud icon
Sigining into Apple ID on an iPhone/iPad/iPod touch:
iTunes Store, App Store: Scroll to the bottom of the listing and click the Sign In button.
iBooks: You’ll be prompted to login as soon as you start the app. If you opt not to, you’ll be prompted to sign in should you attempt to make a purchase in the store or view your existing purchases.
iCloud: When setting-up your iOS device you’ll be prompted to login to iCloud but should you wish to do so later, open the Settings app and click the iCloud link.
Using two (or more) Apple IDs
Although creating an Apple ID also creates an iCloud account, Apple lets you use two separate Apple IDs concurrently – one just for accessing iCloud, and one for everything else, such as purchasing apps, music, movies and iBooks. This can be wise because sometimes your main Apple ID used for purchasing can be locked because of fraud. Additionally, some people just don’t like having a credit card linked to their iCloud account.
There’s a very important note here: Apple does not let you merge two (or more) Apple IDs into a single account, or transfer purchases or data between Apple IDs. Additionally, once an Apple ID is logged into iTunes Store on a Mac or iOS device, you can’t log in with a different Apple ID for a 90 day period.(You can luckily add multiple Apple IDs to an Apple TV so your family can share that device without the 90 day limitation.)
In other words, Apple is pretty keen for you to use a single Apple ID. It’s certainly the least problematic option. However, when setting-up an iOS device you’ll be offered the option of inputting two different Apple IDs – one for iCloud, and one for iTunes (see screenshot below) - and on a Mac you can enter different Apple IDs within iTunes, the Mac App Store, iBooks, and the iCloud configuration panel within System Preferences.
Apple lets you use two Apple IDs on your iOS device, although frowns upon the practice<
Creating an Apple ID for a child
Children under the age of 13 are unable to create Apple IDs themselves, although a parent or guardian can create one for them as part of the Family Sharing system, detailed below. This also allows a parent or guardian to put a credit card against the account for the child to use to make purchases - supervised, of course.
Once you’ve Family Sharing setup, on your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch, tap Settings > iCloud > Family, and then Add Family Member. then click the link marked Create An Apple ID For a Child. On a Mac, open System Preferences, click the iCloud icon, then click Manage Family. Click the plus button at the bottom left, then select Create An Apple ID For A Child Who Doesn't Have An Account.
Using the Family Sharing element of iCloud you can create Apple IDs for children under 13 years old
Notably, you can't setup a child’s Apple ID if there’s no credit or debit card associated with your own Apple ID. You will need to provide the card’s CCV number as part of the setup process. Apple says this is in place to conform with online child protection laws in that it provides verifiable proof of your home address.
Securing your Apple ID
Once you’ve setup your Apple ID the first thing to do is secure it, and this is done by setting-up two-step verification (sometimes called two-factor authentication, or TFA).
Doing this means that you won’t be able to use your Apple ID for purchases on a new device or Mac, or for iCloud login, or make changes to your account details, without entering a one-time code that Apple sends you. The code isn’t usually required in other circumstances and on Apple hardware upon which you’ve already confirmed your details.
You can choose for the code to be texted to your mobile phone (and not necessarily an iPhone), or sent to one of your iOS devices. You’ll also be given a failsafe recovery key that can be entered if two-step authentication isn’t possible – perhaps if you’ve switched mobile numbers, or sold the iOS device.
The idea behind two-step verification is that while a hacker might feasibly get details of your Apple ID and password from somewhere – perhaps a Trojan virus, or fake website – it’s unlikely they’ll also get physical access to your phone or iOS device in order to receive the authentication code. Without it, they won’t be able to do anything significant.
To setup two-step verification, again visit the Apple ID website here but this time click Manage Your Apple ID, and login when prompted. Then click the Password and Security link at the left, and answer the security questions to proceed. Then click Get Started under the Two-Step Verification heading.
Two-step verification makes it virtually impossible to hack your Apple ID account, so should be considered mandatory
After a handful of caveats explaining how two-step works, you come to the first setup step, which is to add trusted device. At the very least you'll need to register one mobile number that can receive texts (that is, SMS) - and that's pretty much every mobile since the mid-90s. Again, don’t enter false details here because Apple will test it immediately by sending you a text with a number you must type to continue setup.
Following this you can add a second mobile number - a useful insurance measure - or if you've already signed in with the Apple ID on any iOS devices you can choose from them in the listing beneath. These devices don’t necessarily need to be able to receive texts because Apple sends the two-factor codes magically, via a feature built into iOS. The code pops-up in a dialog box when requested.
Click Continue when you’re ready, and you’ll be provided with a recovery key - a series of letters and numbers. This needs to be written down somewhere secure. We suggest the back page of a favourite book. Don't skip writing down the key because in the very next step Apple will ask you to type it in! Once you’ve done that, however, and confirmed the subsequent second set of caveats, two-step verification will be enabled.
From now on using your Apple ID on a new Mac or iOS device, or if logging into the iCloud website, will pop-up a second authentication box after you’ve entered your password, asking you to enter the code that’s been sent to you.
Two-step verification makes it impossible to change your Apple ID details without providing a code sent to a trusted device
Using app-specific passwords for non-Apple products
If after setting-up two-step verification you need to use your Apple ID with third-party software – for example, a non-Apple app that receives and sends iCloud email – you’ll need to create an app-specific password.
This is because the app most likely won’t offer an option for two-step verification, and without that you simply can’t login. The app-specific password is entered within the app instead of your usual Apple ID password.
You’ll need to generate individual app-specific passwords for each and every app that’s incompatible with two-step verification. You can share one amongst several apps.
To do so, again open the Passwords and Security section of the Apple ID website and click the link. Enter a name for the app (this is for your reference only), and then you’ll be provided with the password.
Generating an app-specific password will be required for apps or websites that aren’t compatible with two-step verification
Notably, app-specific passwords can be deactivated at any time, which essentially will deny that app further access. For example, if you used an app-specific password to access iCloud email via Microsoft Outlook on a Windows laptop, and that laptop got stolen, you could revoke the password and thereby stop the thief accessing or sending emails. To do so, click the History link under the Generate an App-Specific Password heading, and click Revoke alongside the app name.
Editing your Apple ID information
Changing most details of your Apple ID account is as simple as clicking the Manage Your Apple ID button on the Apple ID webpage, logging in, and clicking Edit alongside whatever detail you’d like to chance.
You can also do this on a Mac by clicking the Account Details button within the iCloud section of System Preferences, or on an iOS device by tapping your name and icon entry within the General > iCloud section of the Settings app. To change any details, just tap the Edit entry at the top right.
