3 ways to create an iCloud account

Learn how to create an iCloud account by creating an Apple ID on an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or on iCloud.com. When you create an Apple ID, a free iCloud account is created in your name. All you have to do is log in.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Use an iPhone or iPad

Step 1. Go to your device's settings

It's the gray icon with cogwheels (⚙️) inside. It is usually found on the home screen.

Step 2. Tap Connect to your (device)

Press on Connect to your (device) at the very top of the menu.

If you're using an older version of iOS, tap iCloud then on Create an Apple ID.

Step 3. Tap Forgot Apple ID or Password?

. Press on Forgot Apple ID or Password?

under the field dedicated to the password.

Step 4. Tap Create Apple ID

Press on Create an Apple ID at the very top of the context menu.

Step 5. Enter your anniversary date

To enter a valid anniversary date, scroll down or up through the sections month, day and year. Then press Following in the upper right corner.

Step 6. Enter your first and last name

Then press Following.

Step 7. Enter a valid email address

Enter a valid email address or create a new iCloud email address. This address will become the Apple ID that you will use to sign in to iCloud.

Then press Following.

Step 8. Enter a valid password

Then press Following.

Step 9. Enter your phone number

Choose between verifying your phone number by text message or by call. Then, tap Next.

Step 10. Enter the verification code

Then press Following.

Step 11. Press Accept

Press on Accept at the bottom right of the general conditions page. Then press Accept in the context menu.

Step 12. Enter the passcode for your device

This is the unlock code created when setting up your device.

The message Logging into iCloud will be displayed when you are connected to the Internet.

Step 13. Merge your data

If you want to merge your device data (calendars, favorites, contacts, and notes) with your new iCloud account, tap Merge. Otherwise, press Do not merge.

Your newly created iCloud account is now functional. You can configure it on your iPhone or iPad

Method 2 of 3: Use a Mac

Step 1. Click on the Apple menu

It's the apple-shaped icon in the upper left corner of the screen.

Step 2. Click System Preferences

Click on System Preferences in the 2nd section of the drop-down menu.

Step 3. Click iCloud

Click on iCloud in the left side of the window.

Step 4. Click Create Apple ID…

You will find it under the field Apple ID in the dialog box.

Step 5. Enter your anniversary date

Enter your birthday using the drop-down menus in the dialog box.

Step 6. Click Next

Click on Following in the lower right corner of the dialog box.

Step 7. Enter your first and last name

Enter your first and last name in the dedicated fields of the dialog box.

Step 8. Enter an email address

This email address will become the Apple ID that you will use to sign in to iCloud.

If you want an @ iCloud.com email address, click Get a free iCloud address above the password field.

Step 9. Enter a password

Enter a password and confirm it in the last fields of the dialog box.

Your password must be at least 8 characters long (including at least one number, one uppercase and one lowercase) and contain no spaces. It also can't be 3 consecutive characters (222), be your Apple ID, or be an old password that you used a year ago

Step 10. Click Next

Click on Following in the lower right corner of the dialog box.

Step 11. Create 3 security questions

Use the 3 drop-down menus in the dialog box to select the security questions then enter the answers in the fields below each question.

Pick questions that you won't forget the answers to.
Responses are case sensitive.

Step 12. Click Next

Click on Following in the lower right of the dialog box.

Step 13. Check the I have read and accept the terms and conditions check box

It is located at the very bottom of the dialog box.

Step 14. Click Accept

Click on Accept in the lower right corner of the dialog box.

Step 15. Check your mailbox

A message will be sent to the email address you used for your Apple ID.

Step 16. Open the email from Apple

You will find it under the subject "Verify your Apple ID".

Step 17. Click Check Now>

This is a link in the body of the message.

Step 18. Enter your password

Enter the password you created for your Apple ID in the password field of the window.

Step 19. Click Continue

Click on To continue at the bottom of the window.

The message Verified email address should appear on your screen.
Follow the onscreen instructions to set up iCloud on your Mac.

Step 20. Go to the iCloud website

You can log in from any browser.

Step 21. Enter your Apple ID

Enter your Apple ID and password.

Step 22. Click ➲

It is located to the right of the field dedicated to the password. You can now use your iCloud account.

Method 3 of 3: Use iCloud.com

Step 1. Go to www.icloud.com

You can sign in from any browser, including Windows or Chromebook.

Step 2. Click Create Apple ID

It's under the Apple ID and Password fields and next to "Don't have or forgot Apple ID?""

Step 3. Enter an email address

This email address will become the Apple ID that you will use to sign in to iCloud.

Step 4. Enter a password

Enter a password in the field in the center of the dialog box and confirm it.

Your password must be at least 8 characters long (including at least one number, one uppercase and one lowercase) and contain no spaces. It also can't be 3 consecutive characters (222), be your Apple ID, or be an old password that you used a year ago

Step 5. Enter your first and last name

Enter your first and last name in the dedicated fields of the dialog box.

Step 6. Enter your anniversary date

Enter your birthday in the dedicated field of the dialog box.

Step 7. Create 3 security questions

Scroll down to create 3 security questions. Use the 3 drop-down menus in the dialog box to select the security questions then enter the answers in the fields below each question.