iCloud is an online storage system that keeps all your data such as photos, contacts, files, etc. safe and accessible in case of any unforeseen conditions. Here’s a step by step guide to get started on icloud like a pro.

On iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch

  1. On your home screen, press Settings
  1. Scroll down to iCloud
  1. Enter and Sign in with your Apple ID

If you don’t have an existing Apple ID then you can create a new one by pressing the Create New Apple ID in the bottom and follow the below steps:

  • Enter Your Birthday
  • Enter First and Last Names
  • Press Create Free icloud ID
  • Enter Email
  • Enter Password and Confirm Password
  • Enter your Phone Number
  • Then enter Verification Code sent to your phone number
  • Add Security Questions along with Answers
  • Add your Recovery Email
  • Subscribe to Apple email updates by turning the switch on
  • Accept Term and Conditions
  1. After creating your ID, sign in to icloud
  1. Turn On/Off the features by moving the sliders of switches

Important: On IOS versions 10.3 and onwards tap Settings> Your Name> icloud

On IOS systems using version 10.2 or earlier, tap Setting>icloud and follow the rest of the above steps.

On Mac

  1. First Go to Apple Menu
  1. Navigate to App Store
  1. Tap Overview tab and then press System Updates to check if there are any updates available
  1. Go to Apple Menu again and press System Preferences
  1. Hit icloud
  1. Sign in with your Apple ID
  1. Turn on/off the features for icloud storage according to your preferences

On Web Browser (Mac or Windows)

  1. Open your Web Browser
  1. Go to icloud
  1. Sign in with your Apple ID or create a new one (To create a new Apple ID, the steps are the same as in method 1 above)
  1. Check or turn on/off icloud storage features

Pro Tip: Creating an Apple ID is free. You can choose whether to add your payment details or not however, you’ll be charged only when you make a purchase.

How do I make a new iCloud account?

Create an Apple ID using the App Store on your device

Open the App Store and tap the sign-in button . Tap Create New Apple ID. If you don’t see this option, make sure you’re signed out of iCloud. Enter your credit card and billing information, then tap Next.

Is Apple ID and iCloud the same?

Your Apple ID is the account you use to access Apple services such as the App Store, the iTunes Store, Apple Books, Apple Music, FaceTime, iCloud, iMessage, and more. iCloud provides you with a free email account and 5 GB of storage for your mail, documents, photos and videos, and backups.

Can I create a new iCloud account if I already have one?

While using Apple’s products is simpler if you only have one Apple ID, there’s nothing stopping you from creating another Apple account if you already have one. Apple uses your email account as a unique identifier in its system, so you can‘t create two accounts with the same email address.

Can I create Apple ID without Apple device?

On your PC computer, Android device, or non–Apple tablet; launch your favorite web browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox etc). http://appleid.apple.com/. Next, click the “Create Your Apple ID” link. In the sign-up form, type in your name and password.

Is your Apple ID the same as your email address?

It’s possible to change the email address associated with your Apple ID, as used by Apple’s iTunes and iCloud services. Your account will still be the same (and you’ll retain all your old app and music purchases), but it will be linked to your newer email address.

Can I use Gmail account as Apple ID?

Starting today, you can change your Apple ID from a third-party email service such as Gmail or Yahoo to an Apple domain… The company explains that if your Apple ID is currently associated with a Gmail or Yahoo email address, you can now switch to an@iCloud.com, @me.com, or @mac.com account.

Which email is best for Apple ID?

We recommend iCloud, Google (Gmail or Google Apps) or Microsoft (Hotmail or Office 365) for Apple users. They are directly supported on all Apple equipment and most other platforms. And they support the modern email standards, which sync your inbox, sent and other folders on all your computers and devices.

Do I need an iCloud email address?

You don’t ‘have‘ to have an @icloud.com address if you don’t want one; it’s one of the iCloud facilities on offer, but if you don’t want to use it just don’t enable it in the checklist when you sign in.

How do I open an iCloud email account?

Check that you turned on iCloud Mail:
  1. On your Mac, open the Mail app then choose Mail >Preferences. Click Accounts, then select your iCloud account in the sidebar.
  2. On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud and check that Mail is turned on.

What’s Better Gmail or iCloud?

Gmail obviously excels in search, and finding stuff in Gmail is fast and convenient. iCloud Mail does provide search capabilities, but they’re slower and work on a folder-by-folder basis in the webmail client.

Can I have 2 iCloud emails?

You can both send and receive email from an email alias. With iCloud Mail, you can have up to three active email aliases. You can‘t use an email alias to sign in to iCloud.com, and you can‘t use an alias to create a separate Apple ID. An email alias can‘t be converted to a primary email account.

How do I create a second iCloud email account?

Creating an iCloud.com Alias

To create an alias, head over to iCloud.com and log in if you haven’t already. Next, click “Mail.” Next, click the cog icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen before clicking “Preferences.” Click “Accounts” and then click “Add an alias.”

Can iPhone have two iCloud accounts?

Can I have more than one iCloud account? Answer: A: Answer: A: Yes, you can only have one primary account in Settings>iCloud, but you can set up additional secondary accounts in Settings>Mail,Contacts,Calendars>Add Account>iCloud.

How do I add another iPhone to my iCloud account?

Sharing an account is accomplished by entering the same Apple ID on both phones for the services you want to share. To share the same account for purchasing, for example, just enter the same Apple ID in Settings>iTunes & App Stores (or Settings>Store in iOS 5). For iCloud this is done in Settings>iCloud.

Can I add another Apple ID to my iPhone?

You can have two Apple Id’s assigned to two different services (i.e. one for iCloud and one for iTunes and App Store) you can also have previous purchases authorized to old Apple ID’s which may receive random popups to sign into an old Apple ID or a friend’s Apple ID.

How do I merge my iPhone with iCloud?

Go to your iPhone Settings > Contacts > Accounts > Add Account, and proceed to add the other iCloud account. Enable “Contacts” only and no other services. Go to Contact Mover > Accounts, and select both iCloud accounts. Go to Contact Mover > Sync > 2-Way Sync.

Can I have 2 Apple IDs for 2 phones?

Short answer is you can‘t have both. By sharing an Apple ID, you are the same person using 2 different devices.