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Your iPhone says “Update Apple ID Settings” because you have to sign into your Apple ID again to keep using certain account services. Updating Apple ID settings will allow you to keep using those services. Most of the time, this just means you have to reenter your Apple ID password on your iPhone!.
How do I get to my iCloud on iPhone?
How to Access iCloud on iPhone and iPad
- Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap your name in the banner at the top.
- Tap iCloud.
- Use the toggles next to the apps and data for syncing or unsyncing them to iCloud.
Why can’t I access my iCloud on my iPhone?
Make sure that your iPhone, iPad, or PC has a strong Internet connection and that you’ve turned on cellular data on your iPhone or iPad by going to Settings > Cellular or Mobile Data. If this setting is off, you might not be able to access your Apple ID and iCloud when not connected to a Wi-Fi network.
How do I log into my iCloud email?
Go to www.iCloud.com. Sign in to your iCloud account. If you have 2-step verification, you will need to click ‘verify’ and follow the instructions. Once you’ve logged in, you can access any of the services you want to via iCloud online.
How do I reset my Apple ID and password?
Change your Apple ID password
- Tap Settings > [your name] > Password & Security.
- Tap Change Password.
- Enter your current password or device passcode, then enter a new password and confirm the new password.
- Tap Change or Change Password.
- Sign in with your new Apple ID password to access Apple features and services.
Is iCloud and Apple ID the same thing?
Your Apple ID is the account you use to access iCloud and all other Apple services. When you sign in to a device with your Apple ID, you have access to all the photos, files, and other data you store in iCloud.
Can I use Gmail for Apple ID?
You can use any email address for a new Apple ID. You can also change an existing Apple ID from one third-party address to another, like from @hotmail.com to @gmail.com. However, if your existing Apple ID is an @icloud.com, @mac.com or @me.com address, you can’t change it to a third-party one.
Do you need an email for iCloud?
You must create a primary iCloud email address on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac before you can use iCloud Mail. For an overview of what you can do with Mail and iCloud, see Send and receive iCloud Mail on all your devices and keep Mail settings up to date.
Why does my Apple ID password keep saying verification failed? Why does my Apple ID password keep saying verification failed? Usually, it means that your device is not allowing you to connect to Apple’s iCloud verification servers. Most of the time, this problem occurs because of issues that are not related to your Apple ID.
How do I access my Apple ID account?
Sign in with Apple also works on your other devices—iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Apple TV, and iPod touch—where you’re signed in with the same Apple ID. To sign in from an Android app, a Windows app, or any web browser, tap Sign in with Apple, then enter your Apple ID and password.
Is your Apple ID your email?
When you create an Apple ID, you enter an email address. This email address is your Apple ID and the username that you use to sign in to Apple services like Apple Music and iCloud. It’s also the contact email address for your account.
Why is my Apple ID having problems?
If you get a message that your Apple ID is locked or disabled. If you or someone else enters your password, security questions or other account information incorrectly too many times, your Apple ID will be locked automatically to protect your security, and you won’t be able to sign in to any Apple services.
Why has my Apple ID been locked?
If your account has been disabled for security reasons
If you see one of the following messages, your Apple ID automatically locked to protect your security and you can’t sign in to any Apple services: “This Apple ID has been disabled for security reasons”
How long do I have to wait if my Apple ID is locked?
Answer: A: Normally, the wait period is 24 hours. After 24 hours, you can try to unlock the account using your password, and it may require your security questions.
How long does Apple account stay locked? If you get locked out and remember your password later, you can try logging in again after 8 hours. Otherwise, follow instructions for password recovery/reset found at iforgot.apple.com. But you’re not ready to pass “Go” just yet…
How do you reset iCloud email? On the iCloud screen, tap the “Delete Account” option. Enter the old Apple ID or iCloud email address, along with the password for the account. Next, set up iCloud by logging in with your new iCloud email address or Apple ID.
How do I fix my Apple ID?
If you can’t change or reset your password
- Go to iforgot.apple.com.
- Enter your Apple ID.
- Select the option to reset your password, then choose Continue.
- Choose to answer your security questions, get an email, or enter your Recovery Key.* Learn what to do if you don’t receive your verification or reset email.
What to do if iCloud is not working?
You Need to Sign in to iCloud Constantly
- You can try restarting your Apple device to see if that fixes the problem.
- If not, try signing out of your Apple ID and then signing back in.
- If this happens on more than one device, then it’s probably an issue with iCloud itself.
Why is my iCloud disabled?
The most common reasons an Apple ID gets disabled or locked are: Someone tried to log in to your Apple ID incorrectly too many times. Someone entered your security questions incorrectly too many times (applicable for old Apple IDs) Other Apple ID account information was entered incorrectly too many times.
Why can’t I get into my iCloud email?
That issue can be fixed by visiting https://appleid.apple.com/ and resetting your password. One more thing that can sometimes cause confusion is when iCloud accounts have not yet been enabled for email. The iCloud email account is separate from your normal iCloud account.
Why is my iCloud email not working?
Resolving techniques for iCloud email problems:
Verify the speed of your Internet connection. Restart your smartphone’s or device’s iCloud program and verify that you can receive emails. You will be unable to send or receive emails if your email account is unavailable.
How do I reset my iCloud email password?
How to reset your Apple or iCloud password with your email address or security questions
- Navigate to iforgot.apple.com in any web browser.
- Enter your Apple ID email address.
- Click Continue.
- Select I need to reset my password.
- Click Continue.
- Select Get an email or Answer security questions.
- Click Continue.
- Click Done.
How do I change my Apple ID and password on my iPhone?
On your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Apple Watch
Tap Settings > [your name] > Password & Security. Tap Change Password. Enter your current password or device passcode, then enter a new password and confirm the new password.
Can I change my Apple ID without losing everything? If you no longer use the email address that’s associated with your Apple ID, you can change it. You won’t lose access to your contacts, purchases, or other account information.
