Sign in to your Apple Account

Your Apple Account is the account that you use to access all Apple services and make all of your devices work together seamlessly. After you sign in, you can use the App Store, iCloud, iMessage, Apple Music, Apple TV , and more.

Want to use Sign in with Apple on third-party apps or websites? Learn how to use Sign in with Apple.

Apple ID is now Apple Account. You can still sign in with the same email address or phone number and password.

Sign in on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro

  1. Open the Settings app.

  2. Tap Apple Account.

  3. Choose a way to sign in:

    In iPhone settings, you can manually sign in with your Apple Account or use another Apple device.
    • Use Another Apple Device (iPhone and iPad only): If you have another iPad or iPhone that’s signed in to your Apple Account, bring that device nearby and follow the instructions on both devices to complete sign-in.*

    • Sign in Manually: Enter your Apple Account email address or phone number and your password. If prompted, enter the six-digit verification code sent to your trusted device or phone number to complete sign-in.

When you’re signed in to your Apple Account, you can find the email addresses and phone numbers that you can use to sign in, as well as add additional email addresses and phone numbers: Settings > [your name] > Sign-In & Security.

If you’re already signed in on the iPhone paired with your Apple Watch, you will automatically be signed in to that Apple Account on your watch. Learn more about how to set up and sign in on your Apple Watch.

* To sign in with another Apple device, Bluetooth must be turned on for both devices and both devices need compatible software. If you don’t see the option to Use Another Apple Device or it isn’t working, update to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS on both devices.

Sign in on your Mac

  1. Choose Apple menu  > System Settings.

  2. From the sidebar, click Sign in.

    Sign in with your Apple Account on Mac
  3. Enter your Apple Account primary email address or phone number and your password.

  4. If prompted, enter the six-digit verification code sent to your trusted device or phone number and complete sign in.

When you’re signed in to your Apple Account, you can find the email addresses and phone numbers that you can use to sign in, as well as add additional email addresses and phone numbers: System Settings > [your name] > Sign-In & Security.

Sign in on Apple TV

  1. To open Control Center, press and hold the TV button TV button on the Siri Remote or Apple TV Remote.

  2. Swipe to the user icons.

  3. Select Add User and follow the onscreen instructions.

Learn about a few of the services that you can use with your Apple Account on Apple TV

Learn how to get a verification code on your trusted device or sent to your trusted phone number.

Sign in on the web

Use your Apple Account to sign in on Apple websites.

If you’re already signed in to your Apple Account on your device and your device has Touch ID or Face ID, you can use it to sign in on iCloud.com or account.apple.com.

You might also be able to sign in on any Apple website using a passkey. Enter your Apple Account email address or phone number, then select “Sign in with Passkey” from the sign-in screen. Follow the onscreen instructions to use your iPhone or iPad to sign in using a passkey.

To sign in using a passkey, you need a supported web browser, Bluetooth enabled on the device that you’re browsing on and your iPhone or iPad, and iCloud Keychain enabled on your iPhone or iPad.

Sign in on apps and other devices

You can use your Apple Account on some third-party devices to sign in on Apple services like Apple Music, the Apple TV app, and more.

Depending on your device, you might need to use an app-specific password.

Sign in on Apple Music, the Apple TV app, and more on your other devices

You can sign in on Apple Music on Android, or sign in on the Apple Music app or Apple TV app on your Windows PC, smart TV, game console, or streaming device.

On your Windows PC, you can also sign in on the Apple Music app or Apple TV app.

Sign in on iCloud on your other devices

On your Windows PC, you can set up and sign in on iCloud for Windows to access photos, documents, and more.

You can also sign in on iCloud.com from your browser. Learn which iCloud.com features are available on your device.

Use Sign in with Apple on third-party apps and websites

If you see a Sign in with Apple button on a participating third-party app or website, you can use your existing Apple Account to quickly set up an account for that third-party app or website and sign in.

Learn how to use Sign in with Apple

When you sign in on the App Store and other media services for the first time, you might need to add a credit card or other payment information. You can’t sign in on the App Store and other media services with more than one Apple Account at the same time, or update the content you buy with a different Apple Account. Depending on how you created your Apple Account, you might be prompted to upgrade to two-factor authentication on an eligible device, or complete account setup on the web.

Information about products not manufactured by Apple, or independent websites not controlled or tested by Apple, is provided without recommendation or endorsement. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the selection, performance, or use of third-party websites or products. Apple makes no representations regarding third-party website accuracy or reliability. Contact the vendor for additional information.

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