Apple ID: registration and login to your personal account, personal account capabilities

When using Apple devices or Apple services, Apple requires an "Apple ID" for everything to work. An Apple ID is basically your Apple account, which is used for everything from logging into iCloud to making purchases and getting support for tracking lost devices using Find My.

An Apple ID verifies your identity and is required whenever you sign in to Apple to keep everything in sync. Creating an Apple ID is completely free, and this guide has everything you need to know about registering and using an Apple ID.

How to create an Apple ID?

You can create an Apple ID when setting up a new device by clicking "Forgot Password" or "No Apple ID" and then following the setup instructions, but you can also do it in the App Store on any device. iOS or Mac device.

Creating an Apple ID is also possible on Windows PC and online, so basically you can create an Apple ID on any of your devices. We have specific guides on how to create an Apple ID on each device below.

• How to create an Apple ID on iPhone or iPad
• How to Create an Apple ID on Mac
• How to Create an Apple ID Online
• How to Create an Apple ID on a Windows PC

Registration of a personal account

To have access to your account and make further purchases, you must register on the official website. To gain access to your personal account, you will need to do the following:

1. Follow the link https://appleid.apple.com/account and fill out the registration form.

2. The questionnaire indicates the first name, last name, country, region, date of birth, email, a password is created, a phone number is confirmed, and a method for confirming the creation of a profile. Enter the data from the column and click “Continue”.

A clear guide on how to complete the steps will be sent to your email address. Login to your personal account

Do I really need an Apple ID?

Yes. If you're using an Apple device or an Apple service, such as Apple TV+ or Apple Music, an Apple ID is required. On an Apple device, having an Apple ID allows you to access iCloud, track and protect your iPhone with Find My, sync settings if you have more than one Apple device, make purchases from the App Store, sync photos to iCloud, and more.

An Apple ID linked to an Apple device is invaluable if your device is ever lost or stolen because it can be tracked using the Find My app. A feature called Activation Lock, which is tied to your Apple ID, prevents someone who stole your iPhone from using it with a new account, effectively rendering it useless.

Login to your personal account

To interact remotely and pay for purchases in the official store, you must log in to your Apple ID account. For this:

• follow the link https://appleid.apple.com/;
• click “Log in to your account”;

• fill in Apple ID;
• click on the arrow.

When logging into your account from your home PC, check the box to save data. The user stays on the site for a certain period of time, after which an automatic logout is noted. This is done to protect user profiles from unscrupulous influences.

What should I do if I forgot my Apple ID password?

If you've forgotten your Apple ID password, you can use the forgotten password feature on iPhone, iPad, Mac, or the web to reset your password. There is also a possibility that your Apple ID might be locked due to too many login attempts, and Apple also has a process to unlock it.

Below are the instructions to reset your password and unlock your locked Apple ID.

• How to change or reset your Apple ID password
• How to regain access to a blocked or disabled Apple ID

LC capabilities

An Apple ID account is an easy way for customers to interact with the platform. LC opens up opportunities:

• downloading the application from the official store;
• downloading files and photos from the device to the computer;
• downloading audio and video files from your computer to your device;
• gaining access to cinema;
• gaining access to official applications;
• reading the news feed;
• purchase of paid programs;
• registration of a subscription;
• transfer of files and documents;
• reading answers to frequently asked questions;
• maintaining contact with representatives, etc.

A personal profile is available to users from any device.

What is Apple ID used for?

Your Apple ID is your gateway to your Apple device, and this account is used for all Apple services and devices. We have listed some ways to use Apple ID below.

• Sync content such as contacts, photos, files, messages, backups, and more when iCloud services are turned on.
• Find your lost or stolen device with Find My.
• Making purchases in the App Store.
• Making purchases at the Apple Store.
• Through services such as Apple Music, Apple Arcade and Apple TV+.
• Activation lock so a stolen device cannot be used.

How old do you have to be to get an Apple ID?

Apple's minimum age to obtain an offline Apple ID is 13 years old. Younger children can have an Apple ID for Apple devices, but the Apple ID must be set up with Family Sharing so parents can control the child. Children must remain part of a Family Sharing group until they are 13 years old, and there is no option for a child to get a separate Apple ID.

• How to enable family sharing on iOS and macOS

Is it possible to bypass Activation Lock?

There is a huge amount of information on this topic on the Internet. But only one stands out among them all, and it is quite popular. This method only works on iOS 8 and 9 operating systems. After following the steps in the instructions, you will be able to get some functions of the phone, but unfortunately not all of them and it is recommended to do this in very, very rare cases.

1. Currently, the message “Activation iPhone” is displayed on your device.
2. We look for the Home button, click on it and go to the Wi-Fi settings menu. In these settings we need to do some steps to remove the DNS that is already installed on your phone

3. We need to introduce a new DNS for residents living in North America, the numbers look like this “104.154.51.7”, for residents of the European continent the numbers will be “104.155.28.90”, for people who live in the Asian region “104.155.220.58”, for the rest of the world “ 78.109.17.60.”
4. Click on the “Back” button
5. Click the “Done” button and “Activation Help”

After completing these steps, you will see a message on your screen that your connection to the server has been successful. After this, many functions of the device will open to you, but unfortunately you will not be able to make calls on it, the Internet and all applications will work, in general, your iPhone has now become an iPad.

How do I protect my Apple ID account?

Your Apple ID is the gateway to a lot of personal information about you, as it's the login used to access everything stored in the cloud, from purchase information to photos. It's a good idea to add an extra layer of security to your account using Apple's two-step verification system.

Two-step verification uses one of your Apple devices or phone number to verify your identity before you're allowed to make changes to your account, sign in to iCloud, or make purchases from the iTunes App Store or iTunes from a new device.

It also includes a recovery key for safekeeping that will allow you to access your Apple ID account if your password or your Apple device is ever lost. It is recommended that you place this code in a safe place because it is often impossible to recover an Apple ID account without a recovery key available and a known password.

Learn how to enable two-step verification with the steps in our dedicated guide.

When setting up your Apple ID, we also recommend using a strong and secure password that uses a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols and that is not shared with other sites, and choosing answers to security questions that are difficult to guess or guess.

Apple doesn't ask for your Apple ID information, so never share your Apple ID information with anyone, including friends and family. Apple will also never ask for passwords, security question answers, verification codes, or recovery keys, which is something to keep in mind to avoid falling for phishing scams.

Common reasons for blocking

If you enter the wrong password several times, the system may be locked automatically; this applies to applications such as iTunes, iCloud and AppStore

If you often change the personal data of your profile, or money is often returned to your card for applications that you purchased, there have also been cases if you often change the details of payment bank cards. All this is regarded as suspicious activity on your account and moderators may temporarily freeze it.

It is also possible that your account was hacked, in simple terms, hacked. This doesn’t happen very often, given one of the strongest security systems, but if someone really, really needs information from your phone, then this option is also possible, as there have been cases.

Sometimes blocking occurs after updating your device, I don’t know why this happens, but I assume it’s due to system errors.

And of course, the most common and popular option is that the user simply forgot the password for his ID.

In this chapter we will look at two types of solutions to this problem, the first part we will consider if the account is yours, in the second part we will talk about what to do if the account is not registered in your name.

What data does Apple collect?

When you use an Apple ID, especially when you use an Apple ID with iCloud, Apple collects certain data about you.

This includes your name, address, phone number, and device and app purchase history (with serial numbers and other information for all your devices), as well as ‌iCloud‌ access logs, phone call and message metadata, recovery transactions, and more.

Apple has specifics on the data it collects on its website, and also has a feature to request and download a copy of all the data Apple has collected about you.

Apple collects less data than other companies, but there is definitely personal data associated with your Apple ID, and it's worth knowing what information Apple has. Use the guide below if you want to get a copy of your data from Apple.

• How to request a copy of your Apple ID account information

Contacts

Any person may have questions or difficulties of various kinds. They can relate to registration and logging into your personal profile, as well as purchasing applications. Whatever the problem, you can contact the company like this:

• User support phone: 8-800-333-51-73;
• contact form on the website.

To quickly resolve the problem, call the number provided. The manager quickly responds to the call and provides explanations.

Another option is to compose an appeal and use the form on the website. To do this, go to the support section, select the appropriate section, fill out the form and submit. The response will be sent to the user’s original address within 24 hours.

How do I delete my Apple ID and data?

If you no longer use your Apple ID and have switched to a different device company, you can delete your Apple ID. Likewise, if you don't want Apple to have data about you, you can delete it. Instructions below.

• How to delete or deactivate your Apple ID account and data

Deleting your Apple ID account and its associated data is a big deal and shouldn't be done if you plan to continue using Apple devices. Accounts that have been deleted cannot be reopened or reactivated in any way, and deleting an account removes access to Photos, iMessage accounts, all Apple services including iCloud, App Store, etc., and All iCloud content is deleted.

Email

1. Your first action will be to write an official letter to Apple representatives; in order to confirm that the phone rightfully belongs to you, you need to photograph all the documentation you have.
2. You are lucky if you did not throw away the packaging box of the device in which you bought your gadget. There should be an inscription on this box, which also needs to be photographed, it should look like in the screenshot, all numbers and letters should be clearly visible

3. You need to take a photo of the sales receipt that was given to you upon purchase; it also contains the data necessary to restore your account
4. After you have collected all the necessary documents, you need to take a photo of them along with the phone and the box from under it, this will make it easier for you to communicate with technical support, at least there will definitely be no unnecessary questions.
5. Are all the photos ready? Great! Now we send everything by email to the address If your phone was stolen (this may be due to a glitch), then you will receive a response from this address, explaining that your gadget is on the list of stolen ones. In this case, send the following letter to [email protected]
6. In the subject of the letter you must indicate the number (Case) that was assigned to you when you first contacted technical support. In order to find out your Case, you need to go to https://www.apple.com/ru/support/contact. and fill in all the required fields. Next, look for the “Help” tab, click on it, select the device for which we want to find out the Case, a long list of possible actions will appear, select “Apple ID identification and password”. Next, follow the instructions and leave all contact information from email to IMEI. In 5-10 minutes your Case will be sent to the specified email.
7. When we find out the Case, be sure to indicate it in the letter that we would like to send to the address specified in paragraph 5, technical support will respond to you within five to ten business days. After you receive a response, you can start using your ID again. You can write an unlimited number of times.

How to change country and language in the App Store via iTunes

The second method mentioned above involves connecting the gadget to a PC. Before you can change your country in the App Store, you will need to download and install iTunes. Moreover, if you have a computer with Windows OS, this method is also feasible.

You can change the language on your gadget via your computer.

Using portable devices as an example, the instructions will be as follows:

1. Connect your Apple gadget via USB.
2. Wait until the utility sees the device and the account icon appears in the panel at the top.
3. Click on the name of the gadget (person icon).
4. In the new window, in the toolbar block, go to “Account Information”. Here you can manage the basic settings of your device.
5. Click on the “Change country or region” section.
6. Next to “Change country or region”.
7. Select the desired location and click on “Change”. Before you change the country on your iPhone or other device, it’s worth considering that the language change will happen immediately.
8. Read the rules and confirm your intention.
9. In the new “Add payment method” field, enter your bank card details (the payment instrument must be issued in the selected country).
10. Wait until you receive a notification about successful binding (pops up on the PC screen).

Note! When you change the region, all purchase history will disappear and downloads in the iCloud library will be deleted. The manufacturer immediately warns about this so that the user does not perceive this as an unexpected failure.