This wikiHow teaches you how to create an iCloud account on iOS. To do this, you must create a new Apple ID. After creating a new account, log in to your new Apple ID and set up iCloud settings.
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Part 1 of 2: Creating an iCloud Account
Step 1. Open the "Settings" menu on the device (device)
You can open the "Settings" menu by tapping the gear-shaped icon (⚙️) which can usually be found on the Home Screen.
Step 2. Tap on the Sign in to your (Device) option
This option is in the "Settings" menu.
- If you're already signed in to your Apple ID account and want to create a new one, tap your Apple ID account and tap the Sign Out button at the bottom of the Apple ID menu. Follow the instructions on the screen to sign out of the account.
- If your device has an earlier version of iOS, tap the iCloud option and select the Create a new Apple ID option.
Step 3. Tap on the option "Don't have an Apple ID or forgot it? ". It's at the bottom of the password field.
Step 4. Tap on the Create Apple ID option
Step 5. Enter a valid date of birth and then tap on the Next option
Swipe options Month (month), Day (day), and year (year) up or down with your finger to select your date of birth.
Step 6. Enter your first and last name and tap on Next option
Step 7. Enter your email address or create a new iCloud email
- To use an email address as an iCloud email, tap an option Use your current email address and enter your email address. After that, tap the Next option.
- To create a new iCloud email address, tap an option Get a free iCloud email address and enter the desired email address. After that, tap the Next option and then select the Continue option.
Step 8. Enter the new password and tap on the Next option
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Here are a few things to keep in mind when creating a password:
- Make sure the password is eight letters or more
- Make sure the password contains at least one digit
- Make sure the password contains at least one capital letter
- Make sure the password contains at least one lowercase letter
Step 9. Enter the mobile number
Select the country you live in and specify whether you want to verify your mobile number via text message or phone call. After that, tap the Next option.
Make sure there is a check next to the selected verification method
Step 10. Verify the mobile number
If you have an iPhone and verify your phone number via text message, you'll receive a text message automatically.
- If you choose to verify your mobile number via text message, a six-digit verification code will be sent to your mobile phone. Enter the verification code.
- If you choose to verify your mobile number by phone call, you will receive a phone call sent automatically. The phone call will tell you twice a six-digit verification code. Enter the verification code.
Step 11. Agree to the "Terms and Conditions" ("Terms and Conditions")
After reading "Terms and Conditions", tap the Agree option.
You must agree to Apple's "Terms and Conditions" before you can proceed with the account creation process
Step 12. Enter the device password
The password is generated for your device when you set its settings for the first time. You will be automatically signed in to your new Apple ID account.
Step 13. Merge the data stored on the device
If you want your Calendar, Reminder, Contacts, Notes, and other data stored on your device to be combined with your new iCloud account, tap the option Merge. If not, tap on the option Don't Merge.
Part 2 of 2: Setting Up an iCloud Account
Step 1. Tap on iCloud option
It's in the second section of the Apple ID page in the Settings menu.
Step 2. Choose the type of data you want to store in iCloud
In the "APPS USING ICLOUD" section, you will see a list of applications or data and also a button next to it. If you want certain apps or data to be connected and stored in iCloud, slide the switch next to the desired app to "On" (green) or "Off" (white).
Scroll down to see a complete list of apps that may be able to access iCloud
Step 3. Tap on the Photos option
It's above the " APPS USING ICLOUD " section.
- Activate iCloud Photo Library to upload and save Camera Roll photos (photos taken with the device's camera) in iCloud automatically. Once activated, all your photos and videos can be opened using any device or computer.
- Activate My Photo Stream to upload new photos to iCloud automatically whenever your device is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
- Activate iCloud Photo Sharing if you want to create a photo album that your friends can access via a website or Apple device.
Step 4. Tap on iCloud option
It's in the upper-left side of the screen. This will take you back to the main iCloud settings menu.
Step 5. Move the screen down and tap on the Keychain option
It's under the " APPS USING ICLOUD " section.
Step 6. Slide the "iCloud Keychain" switch to the "On" position
The color of the button will change to green. This step makes the passwords and payment information (payment information or information related to credit cards, such as name, credit card number, CVC, etc.) stored on your Apple ID available on your device when you sign in to your Apple ID account.
Apple cannot access this encrypted information
Step 7. Tap on iCloud option
It's in the upper-left side of the screen. This step will take you back to the main iCloud settings menu.
Step 8. Move the screen down and tap on the Find My iPhone option
It's under the " APPS USING ICLOUD " section.
- Slide the "Find My iPhone" switch to the "On" position. This allows you to locate your device by logging into your iCloud account on your computer or phone and clicking on options Find My iPhone.
- Activate option Send Last Location to allow your device to send its location to Apple when its battery is low.
Step 9. Tap on iCloud option
It's in the upper-left side of the screen. This step will take you back to the main iCloud settings menu.
Step 10. Move the screen down and tap on iCloud Backup option
This option is under the " APPS USING ICLOUD " section.
Step 11. Slide the "iCloud Backup" switch to the "On" position
It allows you to upload all files (files), settings, application data, picture files, and music to iCloud automatically whenever your device is charging, locked, or connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Backing up data in iCloud Backup allows you to download data stored in iCloud. This is especially useful if you are replacing or formatting a device
Step 12. Tap on iCloud option
It's in the upper-left side of the screen. This step will take you back to the main iCloud settings menu.
Step 13. Slide the "iCloud Drive" switch to the "On" position
This option is under the " APPS USING ICLOUD " section.
- This step allows the app to access and store data in iCloud Drive.
- If the button located next to the application name listed below iCloud Drive is in the "On" position (in green), it indicates that the application can store documents and data in iCloud. You can allow or prevent any app from accessing iCloud Drive by enabling (slipping the switch to the " On " position) or disabling (sliding the switch to the " Off " position) the app.
Step 14. Tap on the Apple ID option
It's in the upper-left side of the screen. This will take you back to the main Apple ID settings menu.
